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Planning for Retirement? Meet the Future Value Calculator Retirement planning is no small feat, but with the right tools, you can take the guesswork out of your financial future. Enter the Future Value Calculator—a vital component of wealth projection that helps you visualize the growth of your investments over time. What is Future Value? Future value (FV) is the value of an investment at a specific date in the future, taking into account its initial amount, interest rate, and the time period it is invested for. By calculating the future value, you can estimate how much your current savings

The Cornerstone to a Wonderful Retirement: Strength & Conditioning By Michael Franks, Vantage Senior Wealth Advisor (2 minute read) I like to tell people, “I do not have a personality, so I lift weights.” Whether you agree with this assessment or not, the importance of strength training and quality of life is critical for your retirement years. You have been disciplined in your financial health to the point that you can finally retire. Congratulations! Retirement is a significant transition and a new beginning that can be filled with new adventures. Pursuing strength and conditioning even

  A Ray of Hope During Tax Season By Senior Wealth Advisor Michael Franks     Sources: https://tax.ohio.gov/individual/resources/scholarship-donation-credit https://charitable.ohioago.gov/Scholarship-Granting-Organization-Certification/List Vantage Financial does not provide tax or legal advice, and nothing contained in these materials should be taken as such. To determine which investments or planning strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor or other industry professional prior to investing or implementing a planning strategy. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal and past performance does not guarantee future returns; please seek advice from a licensed professional.

Digital Fasting (2-min. read) By Michael Franks, Vantage Senior Wealth Advisor Unplugging to regain self-control. Welcome to the cyborg age! I was waiting in the doctor’s office the other day and everyone, including myself, had their nose buried in a smartphone. We are constantly bombarded by information, most of which is not pertinent to our lives and out of our control. You probably have heard of intermittent fasting as it is all the rage, but what about digital fasting? Unplugging from all connected devices for a day or even a weekend has many benefits. Primarily, it

  Rising Interest Rates: Impact on Consumers and the Economy (2 min. read) Written by Vantage Wealth and Tax Advisor Jarrod Hart Interest rates hitting a 16-year high have raised concerns about the impact on the economy and consumers. The Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates is aimed at tackling rising inflation, which has been a persistent concern since the economy reopened in mid-2021. While the Federal Reserve initially believed that inflation was transitory, eight interest rate increases later, they are now taking a more proactive approach to combat inflation. The recent decrease in the month-over-month