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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A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices
An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
Life Insurance Myths: Debunked
Whether you have life insurance through your work or are retired it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.
Healthcare Costs That Catch Retirees Off Guard
An article on three healthcare costs that often catch retirees off guard.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
How to Conquer the World - 5 Financial Strategies for Savvy
Learn more about women taking control of their finances with this infographic.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!