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Mike Hartwig

(515) 971-5786

 
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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

How to hit reset on your spending

How to hit reset on your spending

Temporarily cutting back on spending can help assess where you’re overspending.

Retirement planning during divorce

Retirement planning during divorce

Here are some retirement strategies for life after divorce to help maintain your financial wellness.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

 

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

Insurance after a divorce

If you are going through a divorce, here are some steps to take to help ensure that you’re properly protected by insurance.

Common paycheck deductions and withholdings

Here’s a brief guide to the common deductions and withholdings you see each payday

Financial empowerment tips for women

Tips to help women become more confident in financial decision-making and set themselves up for a healthy financial future.

7 easy ways to help you improve your finances

Take these seven simple actions to improve your finances this week

Why annuities are in demand

A changing retirement landscape and uncertain economic times are fueling demand for guaranteed retirement income.

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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.

Coaches

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

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities

What is your plan for health care during retirement?

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

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