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Welcome, we're Macdonald Financial Services, a financial consulting firm in Loveland, CO. As experienced financial advisors and investment consultants, we understand that individuals face unique challenges when it comes to investment planning in preparation for retirement.We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized financial planning services focus on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have over 40 combined years of experience in financial services. A financial advisor can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life.
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The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.