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Welcome, we are Astrike Financial PLLC: a tax, accounting, and financial advisory firm located in Midland, Michigan. Our focus is to serve both individuals and small business owners by helping them navigate today’s complex rules and regulations, protect their assets, and make wise financial decisions. We invite you to discover and experience the power of our services.
Tax and accounting services are offered solely through Astrike Financial and are not offered through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC.
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Helpful Content
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Six overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
Planning for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
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Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.