The Investment and Insurance Centers have been delivering quality financial solutions to individuals and families in Northeast Iowa for over 25 years. Because some of our Associates are also Registered Representatives of United Planners, we not only specialize in Insurance but through this relationship are able to offer Investments. We are committed to providing the reliable customer service that is so valuable in today’s busy world. We will work with you to help ensure that you and those that you care about most are protected during life’s most uncertain times.
With locations in Security State and Northeast Security Banks in seven towns around Northeast Iowa, we are conveniently located. Please call (800) 332-0086 to make an appointment.
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When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
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When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
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Trends in Charitable Giving
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Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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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.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
Rightsizing for Retirement
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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.