Cetera Wealth Partners
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Services in Northern Michigan.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that may be available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this website to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate analysis, and wealth preservation while working or retired. You'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals.
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Newsletters
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
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Small Business: Coping with the End of De Minimis Imports
Small businesses must now pay duties on low-value goods they could previously source inexpensively from China and elsewhere.
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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.
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Medicare Open Enrollment: A Time for Choices
Each year from October 15 to December 7, Medicare offers an Open Enrollment period during which beneficiaries can review coverage options and make changes as appropriate.
Calculators
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.