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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

How to manage your retirement income concerns

How to manage your retirement income concerns

Retirement can be a source of stress but there are many things you can do to financially prepare for a long retirement

Saving for College 101

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Student Loan Protection

Student Loan Protection

Learn why protecting your student loan payments is an important aspect of your income protection strategy.

 

6 money moves to make when growing your family

Having kids is expensive. Here are 6 steps you can take to plan for your family’s financial future now

Tax Rules When Selling Your Home

The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.

5 ways to spend money on your happiness

Building proactive, sustainable financial habits can help increase a person's well-being no matter what their salary

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

5 Ways single parents can improve their finances

Learn 5 steps to take to improve your finances and overall well-being as a single parent.

SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview

The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.

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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities

What is your plan for health care during retirement?

Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

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