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Achieving Financial Peace of Mind: Key Tasks for Your Year-End Financial Planning

As the year draws to a close, it’s an opportune time to reflect on your financial journey and set the stage for a secure and prosperous future. Year-end financial planning is more than just crunching numbers; it’s about achieving peace of mind by organizing your finances, setting goals, and making strategic decisions. In this article, […]

Assessing Your Investment Strategy: A Comprehensive Review for the Year Ahead

In the realm of finance, investing is both an art and a science. It can also be a key aspect to securing a prosperous financial future. However, you can’t just “set and forget” your portfolio. Much like an architect reviewing blueprints before construction begins, assessing your investment strategy is an essential step toward building financial […]

Intentional Giving: Unlocking the Power of Your Charitable Donations for Maximum Impact

In a world brimming with opportunities for philanthropy, making charitable donations is a powerful way to create positive change and leave a lasting impact on the causes you care about. However, the impact of your charitable giving can be significantly enhanced when approached with intentionality. Intentional charitable giving goes beyond the act of writing a […]

Abundance Mindset: Fostering Gratitude for Greater Financial Success

How an Abundance Mindset Can Bring More Financial Success

The human mind is incredibly powerful – are you fully utilizing yours in support of your financial goals and dreams? If you’d like to cultivate a stronger money mindset, this article is for you. Specifically, we’ll talk about shifting to an abundance mindset, centered on gratitude, which can be a powerful tool to achieve greater […]

Inflation May Finally Be Slowing Down!

Inflation May Finally Be Slowing Down! BA Schrock Financial

Inflation has been a hot-button issue in finance and politics lately. You may have noticed changes in inflation yourself if you went to buy something and it was much more expensive than you expected. Eggs are a great example of this.[1] In 2022 the price of eggs went up by 59.9% due to an outbreak […]

Retirement Tax Strategies to Consider

tax strategies for retirement planning

How you handle taxes and when you are taxed are two of the most important factors when it comes to retirement planning. If you are putting together the puzzle pieces of your retirement plan and you are curious about some strategies related to taxes and retirement, here are some possible options: Consider a Roth IRA […]

Struggling to Save? You Might Not Be Alone

Struggling to Save? You Might Not Be Alone. Inflation Impact on Savings

The current rate of monthly savings across America is currently at 4.6%. This means that most Americans are saving about 4.6% of their monthly income. This number is unusual as the average amount is almost double that number at 8%. Also, in June, this number dipped to a 15-year low of 2.7%.[1] Economists are noting […]

The National Debt Ceiling and How it Could Affect You

The National Debt Ceiling and How it Could Affect You BA Schrock

What is the National Debt Ceiling? The national debt ceiling is the amount of money that the United States Government is allowed to borrow to pay for its expenses. These expenses include things like Social Security and Medicare benefits, tax refunds, military salaries, and interest payments on outstanding debt the nation may have. The United […]

Creating and Maintaining Generational Wealth in Retirement

tips for creating generational wealth in retirement

In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring financial stability for future generations can be a daunting task. However, it is a common goal for retirees to create and maintain generational wealth in retirement. What better way to leave a legacy than to provide financial security? That’s why this article will provide valuable tips and insights to help […]

Understand the Fees of Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning Fees BA Schrock

Retirement planning is a crucial process that requires careful consideration of various factors, including investment options, risk tolerance, and fees. Fees are an essential aspect of retirement planning, as they can impact the overall value of retirement savings. They can also be the cost of providing much needed guidance to your retirement strategy. Therefore, it […]

Lazy Money Guide BA Schrock

Lazy Money Guide

Savings accounts, checking accounts, money markets, and CDs might seem like secure choices, but they often lead to disappointment. To combat “lazy money” and maximize your financial potential, consider incorporating Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs) into your portfolio. While the urge to safeguard your funds is natural, traditional options might yield meager returns in today’s low-interest-rate environment. FIAs offer a unique blend of principal protection and growth potential, potentially outperforming conventional choices while keeping your capital secure. Ready to enhance your financial strategy? 

What to Consider in Your Charitable Giving Plan

What to Consider in Your Charitable Giving Plan

Congratulations! You’ve decided to give to a charitable organization. Charitable giving is a wonderful way to help further causes you are passionate about and feel good while doing it.

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