Wealth Management & Financial Solutions
Welcome to Allen Financial. Thanks for visiting our website. We are located in Grinnell, Iowa with Doug Allen as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM professional and Susie Edelen as the office manager. We are registered/ licensed to do business throughout the United States.
We can work directly with you on retirement planning, IRA rollovers and financial planning.
Securities and insurance products offered are: Not Insured by FDIC or any Federal Government Agency May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee
Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?
When entering retirement, investment strategy typically shifts from a single, goal-based fixed time horizon to a multilayered, interrelated series of time periods.
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Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account
In many states, a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed and/or account can help avoid probate without the cost and complexity of a trust.
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Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.
Calculators
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.