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Lawler Financial provides investment consulting services and a customized wealth management process including efficient solutions for individuals, households, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. Our suite of services includes retirement planning, investments, insurance, tax planning, risk management, estate planning, cash flow analysis, education funding, and employee benefits.
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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Important Birthdays Over 50
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9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
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Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.