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Maquoketa Financial Group
We understand today’s financial environment. We know that individuals face unique challenges. And we can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow.
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A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy
Estate strategies for millennials may sound like less of a concern than retirement, but young adults should prepare now.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
Get Paid for Going Green
Those looking into environmentally minded home modifications may get a boost from Uncle Sam’s tax incentives.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
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What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?