Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m Stephen Kjer, a financial professional in West Bend, Wisconsin. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
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Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Replacing Your Medicare Card
Learn how to replace your lost, stolen, or damaged Medicare card in this helpful article.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
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What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.