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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

Once Upon a Goal

Once Upon a Goal

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

Ways to turn spending into savings

Ways to turn spending into savings

Try these simple steps to transform from being a spender to a saver

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

 

Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?

Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.

Be wary of financial advice from social media

Just because social media influencers seem knowledgeable doesn’t mean you should place your trust in them

Estimating the Cost of College

This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.

Financial wellness for everyone: Term life insurance

Learn how simple, affordable life insurance can help boost your financial confidence with these basics.

5 ways caregivers can prioritize their well-being

If you’re a caregiver, try these self-care tips to give yourself a mental and physical boost

Protecting your future

Watch Nick's journey to protect his family's future

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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

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

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

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