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With something as personal as your finances, it’s important to work with an advisor you trust and with whom you want to work for the long-term. After all, building a financial plan is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process that requires adjustments as your life or goals change. At Grant Park Advisors, we want to fill this role in your life. We welcome the opportunity to guide you along your financial path. Contact us to take the first step.
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Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire
Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.
Reviewing Your Life Insurance Needs
Learn how the review process works and how it may help you better understand your Life Insurance.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
Explaining Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and their benefit to estate strategy.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Global vs. International: What’s the Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
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Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.