Matt Van Maanen - Financial Architects in Pella

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At Financial Architects we understand the challenges families and individuals face with their finances. We look forward to helping you by developing a customized plan to grow and protect your wealth.

Helpful Content

Is Term Life Insurance for You?

Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.

Volunteering in Retirement

For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.

Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction

The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.

Teen Drinking and Your Liability

Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.

Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century

Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.

Four Really Good Reasons to Invest

There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

The 12 Steps to Living Confidently: Legacy and Estate

You wouldn’t leave your paycheck on the bus. Without basic estate planning, your wealth is equally at risk.

Financial Hacks for Millennials: From Side Hustle to Savings

As of mid-2019, 45 percent of Americans have a side hustle, and that figure is only continuing to grow. In any economy, side gigs can be a great way to earn extra cash or explore new interests.