Mike Piershale on “Mike in a Minute:” Financially protecting your spouse after you’re gone

Welcome to “Mike in a Minute!” Today, Mike shares his outlook on how married couples can properly pass down their assets to a surviving spouse without the hassle of unnecessary taxes or expenses. He also weighs in on strategies that will grant surviving spouses financial security.


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Mike Piershale on “Mike in a Minute:” Interpreting Roth IRAs

Tune in to this week’s “Mike in a Minute” to hear Mike outline the basics behind a Roth IRA and its significant tax savings. Mike offers important insight on the advantages and disadvantages of the funds associated with Roth IRAs, something that is often confusing.



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Investors: Where to look in today’s market

On September 16, Mike Piershale appeared alongside CNBC “Tomorrow in :30” host Maria Bartiromo to share his outlook on market direction. Mike weighed in on Fed tapering policies and explained how it could impact the market in the near term.

He also offered that he is keeping an eye on the housing market index and CPI index to see if either of the readings indicates future economic trends. “Overall the economy sentiment is light and we believe things are still leaning toward the bullish side,” he said.

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Mike Piershale on “Mike in a Minute:” Talking stock market direction

Today Mike tackles the complex topic of market trends for the latest “Mike in a Minute” segment. Mike shares his insight on U.S. stocks and how the Fed has provided more opportunities for investors to consider. He explains the lack of progression in other areas within the market and whether investors should look abroad for investment opportunities.


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Michael Piershale returns to WGN-TV, talks tax planning

Last month, Michael Piershale, president of Piershale Financial Group, appeared on Chicago’s WGN-TV “Your Money Matters” to discuss tax planning tips for viewers to consider before April 2014. Michael stressed that even though the tax season is months away, taxpayers should acknowledge and understand their financial situation to allow for significant tax savings before it’s time to file.

Mike Piershale on “Mike in a Minute:” Mid-year tax planning tips

If you’ve been following our “Mike in a Minute” series, you know that Mike Piershale, President of Piershale Financial Group, is answering common personal finance questions in 60 seconds of less.

Today, he’ll offer insight into an important topic everyone should be educated on: tax planning strategies for individuals that guarantee tax savings before April 2014.

In this segment, Mike recommends individuals place all unused income into a retirement plan instead of bank accounts. He specifically mentions the significant tax advantages in contributing to a 401(k) plan and explains how building this fund teaches financial responsibility.


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