Solon Financial Group

Welcome to our Web site -- an information resource designed to help you learn more about personal finance. Click around and you'll find a variety of financial tools. There are financial calculators that can help you get a clearer picture of where you stand and where you're headed. There is a research library and newsletter articles on a wide range of financial topics. You can even request a quote for an insurance or investment product. And check back often, because we're constantly adding new material. If you have a specific question or want more information, click on Contact Us, drop us an e-mail message at  or call us at (440) 519-1838. We're ready to help.
Calculators

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

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Newsletters

Navigating Financial Conversations with Aging Parents

Having a conversation with parents about their finances is an essential step in helping to ensure their financial well-being as they get older.

Why Renters Should Have Their Own Insurance

Young renters who are just striking out on their own may not realize that a landlord’s insurance policy typically will not cover the destruction or loss of the tenant’s possessions.

HOT TOPIC: Moody’s Downgraded U.S. Debt — Does It Matter?

On May 16, 2025, Moody’s Ratings downgraded U.S. government debt from its highest rating of Aaa to Aa1. This article looks at the reasons for the downgrade and its potential effects.

Tips to Help Preserve Your Inheritance

It’s important for heirs to consider how a windfall might be used to strengthen their finances now and over the long term.

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