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  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

  Your Superpower: Sleep (1 min. read) by Michael Franks, Vantage Senior Wealth Advisor A question that is on many people’s minds: Will my healthcare costs bankrupt me and my family in retirement? There are many advantageous financial instruments that can help protect your legacy and family. Taking better care of ourselves is something we all can do. One of the top habits for your health you can start today is getting enough quality sleep. Poor and inadequate sleep has been linked to many health issues, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Three things you

Financial Advantage With the Right Local Advisor, Time Is on Your Side (2 min. read) Originally published in Loveland Lifestyle, Article by Bill Furbee Photography by Matthew J Capps Business Image Services “Financial planning is not a one-time project that you can complete, put on the shelf, and move on with your life,” says Vantage Financial Co-Owner and Wealth Advisor Andy Meyer. “It’s an ongoing puzzle—pieces can be added, changed, or removed.” Thankfully, Vantage Financial enables its clients to manage that financial puzzle with confidence. What began as a family business more than three decades ago

  Maximizing Your 2023 Retirement Contributions (1 min. read)  By Michael Franks, Vantage Senior Wealth Advisor 2023 is off with a bang, and with this year comes beneficial changes to your retirement accounts. Retirement is the top financial goal for most individuals and couples and the increased amount they can save in their retirement accounts will go a long way to hitting their long-term retirement goals as well as decreasing what they pay in today’s taxes. 401(k), 403(b) and most 457 plans as well as the Federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan saw a healthy increase from

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  "Lower, Lower, Lower"  By Michael McKnight, Editor of The South Dakota Bowhunter, August 2022 The title of this article has meaning to anyone that has bowfished and rings especially true to me because I simply cannot get myself to shoot low enough. I have been fortunate to chase paddlefish successfully now for three seasons and each year my friend (and financial planner extraordinaire) Adam Walter politely reminds me to “aim lower.” I try but apparently don’t try hard enough and, like when I used to play golf, get plenty of shots in before having success.

  Your Path to Financial Wellness (2 min. read)  By Michael Franks, Iraq/Afghanistan Combat Infantry Veteran, Vantage Senior Wealth Advisor Eat well, work out at least 3 times a week, go on long walks, get 7-9 hours of sleep. You may know these as the key pillars to having physical health and wellness. But there is another pillar that is not talked about enough: financial wellness. According to Purdue University, “High levels of financial stress can manifest itself through physical symptoms such as anxiety, headaches/migraines, compromised immune systems, digestive issues, high blood pressure, muscle tension, heart arrhythmia,