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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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Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
What the New Tax Bill Means for You
What does the Tax Reform and Jobs Act mean for you?
Revising Estate Strategy Assumptions
Estate tax exemptions rules appear to be stabilizing, prompting many to reconsider conventional estate strategies.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
Clearing up confusion from the economic downturn following COVID-19 and how it might affect your financial strategy.
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.