Ostheim Financial Group, INC.

Jeff Ostheim, President

A professional firm specializing in Financial Services, Retirement and Estate Planning.

Welcome to the Ostheim Financial Group web site!  We are a full service company specializing in retirement and estate planning.  Our main goal is to educate and assist individuals in reducing taxes while lowering overall risk and preserving assets.

Jeff Ostheim, president of Ostheim FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., and a Registered Representative of INVEST Financial, has been working in the financial services industry for over 20 years .  Jeff is dedicated to helping individuals develop sound and comprehensive investment strategy that fits various needs and objectives.

Feel free to browse our site.  Knowledge is Power!  You will find a variety of articles, research and reports that may help answer a question you have or stimulate another question.  If you can not find the answer to your question, or would just like further information, click contact or call us at our toll free number.  ( 1-877-225-2995)
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Loan Payoff

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Mortgage Refinancing

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Newsletters

There’s Still Time to Catch Up

Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

Ways to Save More

About two out of three American workers are saving for retirement, but less than half are confident that they will save enough money to live comfortably during their retirement years. This article includes suggestions for readers to take small steps that could make a big difference when they are ready to retire.

Be Ready for a Change in Interest Rates

Fluctuating interest rates can be challenging for bond investors who want to reinvest their principal. When rates are low, they may have to accept lower yields; when rates rise when principal is tied up, they may not be able to benefit. One strategy to help manage reinvestment risk is to build a bond ladder.

Small Companies Face Costly Cybersecurity Threats

For many small businesses, the Internet is an important tool, but cybersecuity risks are growing. 40% of all targeted Internet attacks are now directed toward companies with fewer than 500 employees, and just over half of small businesses have a basic cybersecurity plan. This article provides tips to the small business owner about how to shore up their online defenses.

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