Our Commitment
At Central Financial Services our job is simple... help you make the best financial decisions that protect and help maximize your wealth. Assisting clients since 1992, we listen and learn about your unique situation before making recommendations.
Financial planning shouldn't be hard to understand. CFS associates take pride in clearly explaining how a recommendation will benefit you. With many years of experience and comprehensive knowledge, our associates provide answers to your questions.
Take a few minutes to review the financial calculators, stock/market reports and articles. In addition, IRS tax forms may be downloaded at no charge. If you have questions, don't hesitate to complete one of the online forms. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.
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About Us
CFS is a full service, independent financial planning firm. We help our clients find the best strategies to reach their financial goals. This could be as simple as purchasing term insurance or a mutual fund...
Products & Services
We provide a comprehensive array of financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, business owners, professionals, and retirees.
Contact Us
Central Financial Services
6355 South 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: (402) 423-4022
Fax: (402) 423-4122
E-mail: mikec@cfslinc.com
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A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
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The Facts About Income Tax
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Split Annuity Strategy
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Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
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For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
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What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Rightsizing for Retirement
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Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.