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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When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Understanding ETFs: Building Blocks of Modern Investing
Educational ETF infographic explaining benefits, types & mechanics. Features current statistics and citations.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
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Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.