Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, we’re Great Futures, a financial organization in Denver, CO. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life.
Helpful Content
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.