"Traversing the economic landscape"
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 LPL Financial, has been working in the financial services industry for over 25 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)
Newsletters
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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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How a Family Limited Partnership Can Power an Estate Plan
A family limited partnership is a legal agreement that enables business owners and their heirs to address succession, estate, and tax planning needs, all at once.
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HOT TOPIC: Rescuing America’s Safety Net
This article looks at the current fiscal outlook for the Social Security and Medicare programs and presents some potential changes that might help to strengthen them.
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Most Grocery Shoppers Aren’t Fooled by Shrinkflation
You may have noticed products shrinking in size while prices stay the same or increase. This article includes tips for spotting and reducing the impact of this tricky strategy.
Calculators
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.