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Get to Know Ken Michaels

I created money talks with the goal of helping individuals better understand the financial industry. Some of the topics I talk about are retirement planning, investment planning, and estate planning. I also help assist NIPSCO union employees navigate their benefit package including their NIPSCO 401k and Pension.

Decoding Actively Managed Funds: Balancing Risk, Reward, and Reality

Ken Michaels

May 293 min

Decoding Actively Managed Funds: Balancing Risk, Reward, and Reality

87.98% of actively managed funds underperformed the S&P 500 over a 15-year span. So why do investors still seek to outperform the market...

Unlocking The Value of Restricted Stock

Ken Michaels

Aug 1, 20232 min

Unlocking The Value of Restricted Stock

When it comes to employee compensation, restricted stock has gained popularity as an attractive incentive for both established...

The Student Loan Debate: How Repayment Restart Will Impact Borrowers

Ken Michaels

Jul 24, 20232 min

The Student Loan Debate: How Repayment Restart Will Impact Borrowers

Student loan forgiveness has been a topic of debate for years. Many have argued that forgiving student loans would ease the burden on...

Retire Early From NIPSCO AB I

Ken Michaels

Jul 19, 20233 min

Retire Early From NIPSCO AB I

After working at NIPSCO for several years, you may be considering the possibility of retiring in the near future. Your main question:...

Retire Early From NIPSCO

Ken Michaels

Jul 11, 20234 min

Retire Early From NIPSCO

After working several years at NIPSCO, you find yourself considering if retirement is in the near future. The primary question on your...

Three Stage Of Building Wealth

Ken Michaels

Jun 28, 20232 min

Three Stage Of Building Wealth

Financial success is a journey that comes in many different stages. Each with its unique set of goals, strategies, and considerations....

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