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Mike Goyarts, AIF®, supports the long term success of his client’s financial lives
So they can spend time with the people and activities that matter most


As an unbiased, financial services professional, Mike Goyarts, AIF® acts in accordance with the fiduciary standard-always in the best interest of his clients.
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Mike Goyarts, AIF® has an educational approach that takes the mystery out of building and preserving wealth.
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Why You Need an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.

The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Can you keep up with your children’s mobile slang?
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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.
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Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.