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Carlson Financial Strategies

FREE FINANCIAL EVALUATION FOR ALL

 

 It is amazing that people work so hard for their money, but spend very little time or effort planning the financial futures of their families and businesses. 

Organizing one's finances can be daunting, and mistakes can be costly.  To implement an effective, integrated financial program, most people need the sound financial advice and competent assistance of a trained, experienced financial professional. James Carlson is one of the best and a very good person to know.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in Superior with degrees in Business and Biology.  He has been serving clients in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area since 1986.  Through his training, experience and resources, he can help you manage your financial and protection needs. 

With his help, you can select financial tools and products that can help protect you and your family.  Then you can exceed your needs and work to meet your goals.  A plan well done will allow you to have more free time to enjoy your family and spend and enjoy your money.

We are associated with multiple highly rated insurance and investment companies and  offer highest quality, affordable products to exceed your needs. 

We work with families, individuals and businesses.  Jim is uniquely qualified, with over twenty three years of experience to help business owners, employees and you to design a plan to help meet your goals.

Working together with attorneys and accountants we help owners to protect their businesses with buy-sell agreements and disability benefits.  As a "Macro Manager," Jim can refer specialists for tax planning, liability protection, banking, financing and mortgage planning. 

Working together, we may accomplish more in less time with better results.  "WHEN DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW?"

  • Articles

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    Educate yourself on a variety of financial topics.

  • Calculators

    Calculators

    A host of financial tools to assist you.

  • Newsletters

    Newsletters

    Timely Newsletters to help you stay current.

  • E-Seminars

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    Animated presentations to help you learn and decide.

  • Glossary

    Glossary

    Financial terms from A to Z.

  • Tax Library

    Tax Library

    Manage your taxes and prepare for the upcoming tax season.

LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

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Get Your Retirement Reality Check

A retirement needs-calculation goes beyond the commonly suggested target to have 70% of pre-retirement income.

The Election and Your Money

In this year’s election, there are issues, such as energy, free trade, and inflation, playing a role that could have a significant effect on investors and consumers over the next four years.

Put Some Infrastructure in Your Portfolio

The normally placid muni bond market has been roiled by a confluence of variables related to the stock market, slow economic growth, and credit-market woes. One result has been yields high enough to get the attention of investors who normally stick to Treasurys.

Never Too Old—or Too Rich—to Consider Life Insurance

There are many possible reasons to consider owning life insurance, even if you have convinced yourself that it's no longer necessary in your situation.

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July 03, 2009 @ 10:25 PM

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