What are your Dreams?
With a financial consultant, you can be comfortable knowing that you can rely on the knowledge and experience of a trusted professional. Call or come by for a free consultation. First National Investments and your financial consultant, Mike Kossina, are here to help you plan for tomorrow ... Today.
Mike can be reached at (618) 281-6198 and his primary office is located at the Columbia Banking Center.
What are your Goals?
Whether you are saving for college, looking forward to a financially secure retirement, or simply protecting yourself and your family from the prospect of financial uncertainty, the knowledgeable financial consultant at First National Investments can help you determine the financial strategy that’s right for you.
First National Investments offers access to:
- Stocks and Bonds
- Mutual Funds
- Annuities
- Life, LTC. & Disability Insurance
- Business Retirement Plans
- College Investment Plans
- Investment Analysis
- Portfolio Evaluations
- Retirement Planning
Helpful Content
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
How the Federal Reserve Works
Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
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What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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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.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.