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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

8 behaviors that help boost financial confidence 

8 behaviors that help boost financial confidence 

These eight strategies can help you confidently decrease your financial stress and boost your well-being

Smart wedding registry ideas for couples

Smart wedding registry ideas for couples

The registry can provide new experiences–and savings. Here is how.

5 money moves to make before year’s end

5 money moves to make before year’s end

By carving out a little time now, you can enter the new year more confident about your financial path forward

 

How to help manage student debt efficiently

Student debt can take a toll on your wallet and your well-being. Here are tips to pay if off faster.

What's So Great About a Rollover?

Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.

Inventorying Your Possessions

Creating an inventory of your possessions can save you time, money and aggravation in the event you someday suffer losses.

3 important insurance considerations for retirees

In retirement planning, evaluating your insurance policies is a good policy.

Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

What's your vision of retirement?

9 things to know in case you get sick or injured

Unexpected events like an injury or long-term illness can have a lasting impact on your finances

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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

Comparing Mortgage Terms

Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

Saving for Retirement

This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

Inflation & Retirement

Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

Historical Inflation

This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.

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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

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

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

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