Welcome to Carlson Financial Group, Inc.
Carlson Financial Group, Inc. is an independent insurance and financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long term financial success. Our focus is to deliver an unprecedented level of personalized service and to help our clients solve their financial problems though the use of insurance and investment products. We have 80 professionals across the state of Nebraska as well as Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, South Dakota and Texas. We take a hands on approach in helping our clients make good decisions about risk and money.
We encourage you to explore our site and learn more about the services we provide. Should you have any questions or would like more information on our firm, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
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Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Travel, Without the Baggage
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The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Understanding Extended Care
Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
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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.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.