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Staying Steady Through Market Swings: How to Stay Focused When the Market Isn’t
Over the past few days, we’ve seen a significant decline wiping out a good portion of the gains the market has delivered over the past few y
Ken Michaels
Apr 9, 20252 min read


3 Ways To Invest In Your Business
Maximizing growth is a key focus of running a business, alongside serving your customers. As your business grows and cash flow increases, it
Ken Michaels
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Planning your Social Security
Signed on August 17th, 1935, the Social Security Act was put in place to help pay retired workers with continuing income in retirement....
Ken Michaels
Oct 31, 20244 min read


Dividends
You’ve likely heard: “Get dividend stocks; they compound, and you get paid to own your investments.” But what exactly are dividends, and...
Ken Michaels
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Capital Gains
You’ve sold an investment you purchased over 10 years ago for a substantial gain. Now that you’ve made a profit, it’s time to pay your...
Ken Michaels
Oct 17, 20243 min read


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...
Ken Michaels
May 29, 20243 min read


Unlocking The Value of Restricted Stock
When it comes to employee compensation, restricted stock has gained popularity as an attractive incentive for both established...
Ken Michaels
Aug 1, 20232 min read


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...
Ken Michaels
Jul 24, 20232 min read


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:...
Ken Michaels
Jul 19, 20233 min read


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...
Ken Michaels
Jul 11, 20234 min read


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....
Ken Michaels
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Here Are 3 Ways To Build Your Wealth Right Now
Are you looking to plan for retirement but don’t know where to start? Today we're going to break down 3 types of investment accounts that yo
Ken Michaels
May 16, 20232 min read


True-Up Matching For NIPSCO Employees
One of the most frequently asked questions by NIPSCO employees is how do I know if I’m getting my full 401(k) mat
Ken Michaels
May 1, 20232 min read


Here's why ETFs make sense for your portfolio
ETFs have become increasingly popular for many investors. With several portfolio managers using ETFs it’s good to know what they are and why
Ken Michaels
May 1, 20232 min read


What Does It Mean To Be Diversified?
Investing can be a complex and challenging process, with many factors to consider, and the potential for risk and uncertainty at every...
Ken Michaels
Mar 15, 20232 min read


Lump Sum Or Annuity From Pension?
When it comes to deciding how to take your pension, you have two main options, a lump sum or a lifetime annuity. Many individuals...
Ken Michaels
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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