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Mike Hartwig

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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search our website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. I willl get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

Helpful Content

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

Understanding FDIC Insurance

Understanding FDIC Insurance

FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.

How millennials can take control of their finances

How millennials can take control of their finances

Learn how the decisions you make today can help you reach your financial goals

 

You received an inheritance — now what?

An inheritance can make a big difference in your financial life, but creating a plan to manage that money can be daunting. 

The hidden costs of homeownership

How to factor a home purchase into your long-term financial strategy.

Do you speak finance? The acronyms you should know

The more financial terms you understand, the easier it can be to make smart financial decisions.

Money matters: Why it pays to be financially responsible

Teens might not have much money, but it's important for them to be responsible with the cash they do have.

Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money

Things to consider before retirement.

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

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The Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Coaches

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

Your DNA Test

A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

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