Understanding Today's Financial Environment
At Midwest Wealth Management, we understand that you’ve worked hard to build your wealth. As you prepare for retirement and other long-term planning objectives, you want to make sure that your wealth works hard for you in return. Our firm was founded with the goal of serving you and your family in preparation for retirement and throughout your life after.
With decades of experience serving clients with their financial needs, we take pride in knowing we have helped guide so many people during this major milestone of life. We want to serve you today, tomorrow, and throughout your retirement years. Based in the Chicago area, the firm serves clients in our community, as well as throughout the country. Contact us today for a commitment-free consultation.
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Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges come opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.
Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of our success.
Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search our website, send us a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concept(s) or product(s). We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
Money Draining Food Myths
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A Look at Whole Life Insurance
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Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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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Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.