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"Safe Money Solutions"'
Here you will find a wealth of information in the form of newsletters, articles, calculators and research reports.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation using "safe money solutions." We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the retirement planning concepts behind insurance, investing, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your retirement planning goals.
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Kreifels Retirement Planning has been the recipient of many national achievement awards and enjoys a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Member Rating of A+ as an Honor Roll Member for many years, exemplifying excellence in customer service.Newsletters
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Breaking Down the Numbers: The Soaring U.S. National Debt
As of March 2025, the U.S. national debt was a record $36.21 trillion, while the 2024 deficit of $1.83 trillion was the third-highest on record.
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Equity REITs: Is There Room for Real Estate in Your Portfolio?
This article discusses some unique characteristics of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.
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ESG Investing in the Spotlight
This article explains environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and its potential effect on portfolio performance.
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Making the Most of Your Credit Card
Credit cards are being used more than ever. This article offers suggestions for choosing and using a credit card.
Calculators
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.