Larkin Group

Welcome to The Larkin Group

The Larkin Group is a full service insurance and financial service firm offering you protection, security and retirement solutions. For over 65 years we have been with working with customers throughout the country. We are an independent firm that does not work for a company; instead we work for you. We represent a carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable companies, and we look out for your best interest. We are here to service you!

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Calculators

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

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Newsletters

Rising Popularity of Roth IRA as Retirement Vehicle

Investment in the Roth IRA has been growing dramatically. Fueling the growth of this popular investment vehicle are tax-free distributions in retirement and no mandatory withdrawals due to age. Compare the trade-offs of Roth IRAs with traditional IRAs, including eligibility limitations, annual contribution limits, and withdrawal considerations.

New Opportunity Under the Federal Gift Tax

The 2010 Tax Relief Act raised the lifetime gift-tax exclusion to $5 million. This means it could be a good time to make the most of tax-free gift transfers. If so, it's important to understand the annual and lifetime gift exemption limits, as well as which gifts might not be subject to them.

Understanding the Appeal of Mutual Funds for High-Income Households

Mutual fund ownership increases directly with household income. In fact, 81% of households with incomes of $200,000 or more own mutual funds. What is it about mutual funds that attracts affluent investors?

Exchange-Traded Funds: In a Class by Themselves

In 2010, the combined assets of the nation's ETFs topped more than $800 billion. ETFs are unique investments that share some similarities with mutual funds but trade like stocks. ETFs have some appealing characteristics, including trading flexibility, potentially lower expense ratios, tax efficiency, and diversification.

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