Navigating Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome to Baker Financial Services, a full service financial planning firm in Arlington, Texas. For over 30 years, we have offered comprehensive financial guidance to our clients. While there are unique challenges when building wealth and planning for the future, we work hard to help each client navigate their way toward financial independence. Whether you are preparing for retirement, beginning an investment program or need a financial blueprint, our personalized service is designed to help you reach your goals and objectives.
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What's My 2022 Tax Bracket?
Knowing your tax bracket can make a large difference in your tax preparations. Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
The Three Keys to a Great Password
Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
Questions to Ask About Medicare
Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.