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PO Box 515
Keosauqua, IA 52565

Jan S. Towne CPA, CFP®, PFS

(319) 293-7176

 
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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer. 

Investment and financial planning services are offered by Jan Towne through her affiliation with Cambridge Investment.

Helpful Content

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

Find That Lost Retirement Account

Find That Lost Retirement Account

With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

Coaches

Coaches

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

 

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Roth IRA for Kids

Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.

Medicare Advantage 101

Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.

Is Term Life Insurance for You?

Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.

How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs

Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.

Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?

Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.

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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

How Can I Save a Million Dollars?

See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.

Student Loan Refinance Calculator

Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.

Estimate Your RMD

Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

Debt vs. Investment

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

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Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

How Cash Apps Work

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

An Arm and a Leg

A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.

Finding the Balance

The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.

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