Andrew Koistinen - Financial Advisor at Black Elk Financial

09/28/2026

Medicare takes a little time to understand. As you approach age 65, familiarize yourself with its coverage options, costs, and limitations.

How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.

09/25/2026

Developing a retirement strategy? It's critical to know the differences between investment types.

09/23/2026

Buying a home may be your largest financial commitment. Which loan is best for your situation?

When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.

09/21/2026

Never get stuck with the check again after watching this.

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

09/18/2026

Here's a common strategy high earners use: The backdoor Roth conversion! It involves moving money from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Talk to your financial professional to see if it makes sense for you.

Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.

09/16/2026

Here are eight mistakes to avoid when.

09/14/2026

Protect yourself from identity theft.

Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.

09/11/2026

Does your insurance cover you if you get into an accident with an uninsured driver?

You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?

09/09/2026

Trying to decide whether to buy or rent a home? There are 4 important questions you should consider.

The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.

09/07/2026

Could you find acres of diamonds in your own backyard? Watch this video.

In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.