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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.
Helpful Content
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?
This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
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.
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.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.