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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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2024
This article presents the IRS’ cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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Just Your Average Millionaire
The average net worth of U.S. families surpassed $1 million for the first time in 2022, but wealth levels vary greatly by age, housing status, education, and income.
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HOT TOPIC: Rising Oil Prices Could Pose the Latest Threat to the Economy
This article discusses the market dynamics that are impacting oil prices and adding to concerns about broader inflation and economic growth.
Calculators
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.