Carls Recommendations
What is a Fixed Indexed Annuity?
Written By: Alex Hammersley, Financial Advisor Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) are insurance products that combine features of both fixed annuities and indexed investments. They are designed to provide individuals with…
Read MoreThe Importance of the Foundation
Written By: Shawn Perkins, CFP®, AWMA Recently, many of our clients have expressed concern about the ongoing drama around the debt ceiling and the potential impacts if an agreement isn’t…
Read MoreVacation Amidst Inflation
Written By: Marissa Waldron, Financial Advisor Summer is fast approaching, and for many Americans that means taking a vacation. Most of us could use one with all the financial heartache…
Read MoreUpdate for Carlson Financial client accounts for April 2023
Written by: Dan Moylan, Chief Investment Officer, on May 8, 2023 We saw the market continue to gain in April, albeit minimal, with the Nasdaq barely green, up .04%. The Dow…
Read MoreHow the US Debt Ceiling Can Impact your Finances
Written By: Ryan Rinehart Today I want to talk about the ongoing debate over the debt ceiling in the United States, and how that can impact your personal finances. First,…
Read MoreCash (Flow) is King
Written By: Matt Jaskolka A couple weekends ago around a fire pit, I had an enjoyable conversation with friends about life, our careers, our aspirations, and so on. Naturally, one…
Read MoreThe Donor-Advised Fund
Written By: A. Alex Hammersley Do you want to make the most of your giving and save on taxes? Depending on your circumstances, a donor-advised fund (DAF) can satisfy both…
Read MoreIt’s the Little Things
Written By: A. Suzanne Robertson, CFP® Typically, around this time of year, I would write a post about strategies I hope your financial advisor or accountant is discussing with you…
Read MoreInflation, Volatility, and Retirement
Written By: Marissa Waldron, Financial Advisor Last year was a year of “worsts” for our economy. Inflation was (is) high, the S&P 500 lost almost 20%, even the bond market…
Read MoreWill the Social Security Full Retirement Age Be Raised?
Written By: Ryan Rinehart, Financial Advisor The last few weeks Social Security Benefits have been a hot topic as Republicans and Democrats continue to bicker about which party wants to…
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