Welcome to our Website, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
Ward Financial Services, LLC is a full service Financial Planning firm specializing in Investment Planning and Income Tax and Estate Planning.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. Ward Financial Services, LLC created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
As personal financial professionals, we can:
- Help you clarify and define your goals
- Recommend solutions that fit your needs
- Deliver timely information
- Explain how changing financial conditions affect you
- Monitor your financial progress
- Make investment planning easier
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If you have any questions, please call us at (918) 481-3344 or e-mail us at phil.ward@stbernardfinancial.com. We will be happy to help. We look forward to talking with you.
Newsletters
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Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?
Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences.
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Don’t Take the Bait: Top Tax Scams in 2025
As tax filing season approaches, the IRS warns taxpayers to watch for scams that can cause identity theft, financial loss, or criminal penalties.
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Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks
Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.
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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.
Calculators
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.