Welcome to the Schroeder Financial Services website, here you will find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
I'm Greg Schroeder and together with my assistant, Melody Gressick, we hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation.
We have created this website to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind investing, retirement planning, financial planning, estate planning, wealth management, and insurance planning. Most importantly, we hope you will see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
We’re here to help educate you
about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often.
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Newsletters
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Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction
In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.
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Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account
In many states, a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed and/or account can help avoid probate without the cost and complexity of a trust.
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Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025
Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.
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Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation
The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.
Calculators
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
