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At Minnesota Financial Services we provide objective customized solutions to assist individuals, professionals and business owners in reaching their financial goals. We offer a comprehensive line of products and services, as well as diverse financial expertise and responsive service. From insurance needs to college funding, retirement or estate planning, we’re committed to helping you accomplish your long-term financial objectives. >> Read More

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.

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

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Understanding the Appeal of Mutual Funds for High-Income Households

Mutual fund ownership increases directly with household income. In fact, 81% of households with incomes of $200,000 or more own mutual funds. What is it about mutual funds that attracts affluent investors?

What Kind of Investor Are You?

Although most Americans seem to understand that investment involves risk, there is a wide spectrum in how much risk each investor is willing to assume. Among the factors to consider are comfort level, time horizon, and net worth. This article helps investors to consider their appropriate level of risk.

Earning Income from Mutual Funds

More than half of working Americans are concerned that they may not have enough money to live comfortably during retirement. Although mutual funds are often thought of as a tool to build savings, they can also be used to generate income. This article examines the potential income benefits of bond funds, equity or stock income funds, and hybrid funds.

HOT TOPIC: Breaking Down the Debt-Ceiling Compromise

The Budget Control Act of 2011 raised the federal debt ceiling, mandated modest but significant caps on discretionary spending over the next ten years, and left the details of larger deficit reduction to a 12 member, bipartisan “super committee.” The main provisions of the law include the assumption that higher tax rates will return in 2013.

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May 20, 2012 @ 11:43 AM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,369.38- 73.11
Dow Jones Transportation 4,873.76- 64.42
Dow Jones Utilities 464.16+ 0.07
Nasdaq Composite 2,778.79- 34.90
Nasdaq 100 2,478.53- 30.52
S&P 500 1,295.22- 9.64
S&P 100 591.61- 4.28
S&P Mid-Cap 400 905.28- 10.71
NYSE Composite 7,427.74- 52.69
AMEX Composite 2,209.54- 10.77
10 Year Treasury Note 1.70-
Wilshire 5000 13,514.18- 114.94
PHLX Semiconductor Index 364.48- 6.97

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