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West Des Moines, IA 50266

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

Why annuities are in demand

Why annuities are in demand

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

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

5 tips for first-time home buyers

5 tips for first-time home buyers

Purchasing a home brings a lot of responsibilities that demand considerable time and money

 

Estimating the Cost of College

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

Review and refine your buy-sell agreement

A professional buy-sell agreement review with customized recommendations.

Financial confidence boosters for women in midlife

Five things women in midlife can do to help boost their financial confidence. 

7 easy ways to help you improve your finances

Take these seven simple actions to improve your finances this week

5 financial tips for gig workers

Tips to help you enjoy the freedoms that gig work provides while also helping protect your financial stability

Why your expenses may increase in retirement

People often think their expenses will decline in retirement. But that may not be the case.

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How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

The Cost of Procrastination

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

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