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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Medicare or Medicaid?
It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, but there are important differences between the programs.
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HOT TOPIC: What Does a Weaker U.S. Dollar Mean for Your Money?
Consumers and investors might want to consider how the depreciating dollar could impact the economy and their own finances.
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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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Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation
The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.