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Schmidt Financial Resources, Inc. is a full-service, highly tactical and strategic boutique wealth management firm. We are supported by a team of experienced advisors with the same mission: use enduring principles to help individuals plan for retirement.
Our goal is to go beyond the service level of the typical wealth management firm and serve as a trusted guide that individuals, families, and business owners can rely on for unbiased recommendations and a value-based investment approach. Contact my office today to learn more about how value-based financial planning can serve your unique financial needs.
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Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
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What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
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?
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.