Be Prepared With a 529 Plan Many of us have heard that receiving additional schooling past high school will increase our lifetime earning potential. But over the past 10 years, tuition and fees have grown more than 4 percent faster than the rate of inflation at public four-year colleges and more than 2 percent faster […]

It has been a very busy summer for all of us in our office. It’s great to be able to discuss with you our new “brand”. There has been much thought put into our “iWealth” company name and brand. iWealth represents “independence, your wealth and family wealth.” You will be seeing this name and brand […]

We have all lost loved ones, and many of them have left us way too early. At the same time, Americans are living much longer than they have in the past. Are you financially ready to live another 20, 30 or 40 years?

Have you had “enough” yet? Recently, after discussing the economy, reading a few newspaper articles and catching a little news, “Enough” hit me. I’ve had enough of the naysayers, the people and organizations claiming that the end is near, that this is The Next Great Depression.

Article by: KARA McGUIRE , Star Tribune Updated: January 14, 2011 – 2:29 PM Many workers will notice a small bump in their paychecks this year, thanks to a temporary payroll tax cut. “Brad Connors, certified wealth strategist with iWealth in Waseca, Minn. recently replaced his home’s windows and thinks that making cost-effective, energy-efficient home […]

As I prepared for this quarter’s newsletter, I immediately started to reminisce about last year, which was unbelievable. I remember that certain firms, at the beginning of 2008, said that oil was going to $200 per barrel. Now we are looking at $40 per barrel. I also remember economists saying in mid-2007 that we might […]