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With the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates at or near zero, you may wonder about your mortgage… Is it a good time to refinance or even pay off the debt entirely? After all, your mortgage is one of the biggest expenses you...

The May issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics, and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to help… The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year has been automatically...

The April issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics, and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

The March issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics, and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

A guide to 2021 tax law changes and tax preparation… April 15, 2021 is the deadline the Internal Revenue Service sets for filing your 2020 tax returns. If you believe you will miss that deadline, you should consider filing for...

M3 Investment Services announces new branding and website 2021 will be an auspicious year as M3 Investment Services proudly celebrates 25 years of our advisors offering clear, quality investment options with highly personalized service...

The February issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics, and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

Should you withdraw your retirement plan money before you retire? Not only are there penalties and tax consequences that come with withdrawing money early from your retirement accounts, but withdrawing money now could actually make it...

After a bit of political posturing in December, the $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (2021 CAA) was signed into law by President Trump as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact employers and employees....

The January issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics, and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

Saving money for retirement is a key facet of a sound financial plan, regardless of whether or not you plan on working during retirement. Nearly half of Americans leave the workforce earlier than they had planned. Those preparing to...

The December issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics, and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

The November issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics, and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

The October issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics, and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

Building a platform emphasizing education, not sales, M3 has helped their clients find solutions that best meet their individual needs. M3 offers a complimentary comprehensive financial plan to all clients without excessively high...

The September issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics, and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

The August issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

The June issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, up to date statistics and more. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse

The June issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a monthly market overview, interesting statistics and a useful article about the best way to deal with the markets during volatility.

Here are some common missteps you can avoid so you can achieve the retirement you are dreaming about: Not cushioning with cashYou should typically have 3-6 months of income in cash—safe, easily liquid investments so that you...

The May issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a May market overview, up to date statistics and a useful article with tips to help you go through the current market volatility. >> Click to access...

Recently, the $2 trillion “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security” (“CARES”) Act was signed into law. The CARES Act is designed to help those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also providing...

The April issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with our monthly overview and a Market Corrections article to help you have a better financial perspective. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse.

The March issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a March market overview, up to date statistics and a useful article with tips to help you go through the current market volatility. >> Click to...

Financial planning means much more than just investing. It’s bringing all the pieces of your financial life together— from budgeting, to planning for retirement, to saving for education, to managing your taxes and your...

The February issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a February market overview, interesting statistics and a useful financial guide to help you start planning for this year. >> Click to access the...

Achieving your retirement goals starts with a plan of action. By starting the year off saving for retirement, the year will end with strong progress towards your goals. Don't delay, start achieving your goals now. Now is the time to...

At M3 Investment Services, our advisors are working collaboratively with the Michigan Retirement Investment Consortium (MRIC) and school employees to help make intelligent, informed decisions about retirement planning. MRIC is a group...

The January issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get a close look at the market during the beginning of this year, helpful statistics to understand major market events , and our article of the month "What Could Block You...

The December issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with an December market overview, interesting statistics, and a useful budgeting article. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse.

The November issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with an November market overview, interesting statistics and a useful retirement planning article. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse.

‘Solo’ Doesn’t mean you have to go through it alone EZ-K makes saving simple for self-employed individuals. While being your own boss has many advantages, your business’ success is based solely on your effort....

The October issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with an October market overview, interesting statistics and a useful financial planning article. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse.

The September issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a September market overview, interesting statistics and a note about M3's special feature in Kiplinger.

The August issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with an August market overview, interesting statistics and helpful advice on financial planning. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse.

The July issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a July market overview, interesting statistics and helpful advice on financial planning.

WHAT IS A FINANCIAL PLAN? Financial planning means much more than just investing. It’s bringing all the pieces of your financial life together—from budgeting, to planning for retirement, to saving for education, to...

The July issue of the Financial Pulse Newsletter is here! Get up to date with a July market overview, interesting statistics and helpful advice on financial planning.

Enjoy reading our May Financial Pulse Newsletter. It includes a market overview, interesting statistics, and information on our Summer Kickoff event. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse.

Enjoy reading our April Financial Pulse Newsletter. It includes a market overview, a financial literacy article, and interesting statistics. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse.

Enjoy reading our March Financial Pulse Newsletter. It includes a market overview, our advisor's tips on retirement investing, and interesting statistics. >> Click to access the M3 Financial Pulse.

Enjoy reading our February Employer Newsletter. It includes a market overview, our advisor's tips on retirement investing, and interesting statistics. >> Click to access the M3 Employer Newsletter

Enjoy reading our January Employer Newsletter. It includes a market overview, our advisor's tips on retirement investing, and interesting statistics. >> Click to access the M3 Employer Newsletter

It’s back. After almost 2 years of solid and mostly stable markets – volatility has raised its ugly head once again causing worry in the minds of both the seasoned and novice investor alike. However, while some people are...

Enjoy reading our December Employer Newsletter. It includes a market overview, our advisor's tips on retirement investing, and interesting statistics. >> Click to access the M3 Employer Newsletter

Enjoy reading our monthly overview and highlights of the markets and the economy. >> Download November M3 Employer Newsletter

Enjoy reading our monthly overview and highlights of the markets and the economy. >> Download September M3 Employer Newsletter

One of the biggest risks investors face is not being able to save enough money for their retirement or other financial goals. Whatever stage of investing you are in – accumulation, transitioning to retirement, or living in...

Enjoy reading our monthly overview and highlights of the markets and the economy. >> April M3 Employer Newsletter

Tip: How Much? Check your Social Security earnings and see an estimate of your benefits on the Web site, www.ssa.gov. Social Security’s been a fact of retirement life ever since it was established in 1935. We all think we know...