Carls Corner
IRS Updates Coming in 2024
Written By: Matt Jaskolka Fall is fading into Winter and snow is beginning to accumulate in parts of the United States as we look to wrap up 2023 and head…
Read MoreA Look at Long-Term Care
Written By: A. Suzanne Robertson, CFP® It seems that Long-term Care (LTC) has been a common theme for questions I’ve been receiving lately from prospective clients and clients alike, so…
Read MoreLife Insurance and Income Annuities
Written By: Alex Hammersley, CPA Life is unpredictable, and one of the most significant responsibilities we have is to ensure financial security for ourselves and our loved ones. Life insurance…
Read MoreSocial Security Changes in 2024
Written By: Marissa Waldron, CFP® We’re well into the fourth quarter of 2023, so it’s time to start looking ahead to the year 2024. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently…
Read More2023 Year-End Planning Considerations
Written By: Shawn Perkins The weather is getting colder, leaves are beginning to change color, and football season is in full swing. Fall is hands down my favorite time of…
Read MoreStock Markets & Government Shutdowns: Yikes or Yawn?
Written By: Anna Carlson Earlier this month, a last-minute spending bill was sent to the President’s desk just hours before the federal shutdown deadline. The temporary measure allows the government…
Read MoreThe Latest Updates on Interest Rates Now and Moving Forward
Written By: Ryan Rinehart Late last month the Federal Reserve Board (“the Fed” or “the Board”) announced their latest decision regarding interest rates, while also discussing what may come the…
Read MoreExploring the Key Differences Between Mutual Funds and ETFs
Written By: Matt Jaskolka Every week when I get the opportunity to speak with people who are interested in learning more about Carlson Financial, I am reminded that most people…
Read MoreSocial Security: No Call for Panic
Written By: A. Suzanne Robertson, CFP® After dinner presentations, I like to circulate around the room to answer any questions guests might have. Sometimes, if I finish my presentation early…
Read MoreIs it Time to Shift to More Safety?
Written By: Alex, Hammersley, CPA Recently, many investors and analysts have viewed the stock market as uncertain, and many believe the United States has a high chance of going into…
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