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Welcome to Lake Ridge Financial – Your Partner in Financial Confidence
At Lake Ridge Financial, we know that planning for the future can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Serving Dane, Rock, and Sauk County, we’re here to help you navigate the financial journey with clarity and confidence.
Whether you're preparing for retirement, saving for college, or developing an estate strategy, we take a personalized approach to align with your needs, goals, and aspirations.
With years of experience in financial services, our professionals are committed to guiding you through life’s financial decisions—today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Let’s build a strategy that works for you, every step of the way.
We look forward to working with you!
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know
Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Understanding Equity Compensation
Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Errors and Omissions Insurance
E&O insurance is specifically designed to protect you, or your company, from the risk of a client’s dissatisfaction.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.