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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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Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?

A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.

Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
Silver Sneakers 101
Medicare’s popular program, offering free gym membership and health education.
Saving on Subscription Service Costs
There are ways to improve your physical fitness without denting your fiscal fitness.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?