John S. Schwalbach, Author at Freedom Financial Partners

Retirement Is About More Than Money

Retirement Is About More Than Money When most people think about retirement planning, they immediately think about saving enough money. While financial security is certainly important, I've found there's another piece of the puzzle that's just as critical. After working with hundreds of retirees, I've learned there are two retirement [...]

Retirement Is About More Than MoneyJohn S. Schwalbach2026-07-08T10:58:56-05:00

What Today’s Market Volatility Means for Investors

I recently had the opportunity to join Minnesota Live – Money Mondays to discuss what’s happening in today’s stock market and how investors can navigate ongoing volatility. With so much noise in the headlines, it’s completely understandable to feel uncertain. Market swings, especially during times of geopolitical tension or economic [...]

What Today’s Market Volatility Means for InvestorsJohn S. Schwalbach2026-07-08T11:08:12-05:00

Understanding the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: A Guide for Individuals and Business Owners

Understanding the "One Big Beautiful Bill": A Guide for Individuals and Business Owners On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), a comprehensive legislative package extending and enhancing numerous provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This legislation introduces sweeping [...]

Understanding the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: A Guide for Individuals and Business OwnersJohn S. Schwalbach2026-07-08T11:18:42-05:00

Don’t Regret Your Business Exit—Know Your Freedom Score First

Did you know that over 75% of business owners experience profound regret within a year of selling their company? This shocking statistic highlights a critical truth: selling your business is about much more than the money—it's about your freedom, identity, and peace of mind. For many business owners like you, [...]

Don’t Regret Your Business Exit—Know Your Freedom Score FirstJohn S. Schwalbach2026-07-08T11:22:01-05:00

How We Help Business Owners Running on EOS with Comprehensive Financial Planning

The Entrepreneurial Journey: From Card Tables to Financial Freedom Think back to when you first started your business. For us at Freedom Financial Partners, it was 12 years ago last month, beginning with a couple of computers, a few card tables, and endless optimism. We understand firsthand that as a [...]

How We Help Business Owners Running on EOS with Comprehensive Financial PlanningJohn S. Schwalbach2026-07-08T11:23:07-05:00

What is going on in China? China’s Regulatory Shifts Impacting Emerging Markets

We have been receiving a lot of questions here at Freedom Financial regarding China and changes to the regulatory environment. Many of you have been reading articles about the Chinese company, Evergrande, as they navigate a potential debt restructuring. While the situation with Evergrande is still playing out, we wanted [...]

What is going on in China? China’s Regulatory Shifts Impacting Emerging MarketsJohn S. Schwalbach2026-07-08T14:37:21-05:00

The Clock Could Be Ticking for Favorable Estate Planning Provisions

A big focus for Freedom Financial this year has been following potential estate tax law changes under the new Biden administration and anticipating how they could impact our clients. We will continue to focus on this topic with clients as we follow potential estate tax legislation and changes. Estate tax [...]

The Clock Could Be Ticking for Favorable Estate Planning ProvisionsJohn S. Schwalbach2026-07-08T14:47:50-05:00

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