Brakke Financial Services

06/08/2026

Family businesses carry more than hard work — they carry tradition, pride, and the love passed from one generation to the next.
I work with small business owners to help protect the legacy they’ve built, so it can continue for the people who matter most.
Let’s start the conversation today.

06/06/2026

If you've made a large capital gain from selling a property and want to do a 1031 exchange, you might want to pause and consider how that will affect your portfolio in the long term.

If you're considering a 1031 exchange after making a large capital gain from selling a property, stop and ask how it will affect your portfolio in the long term.

06/04/2026

How does New York Life Insurance Company manage the strength behind whole life insurance?

In this Q&A, our Chief Investment Officer shares how disciplined investment strategy helps support long-term commitments, stable values, and the opportunity for dividends.

Read the Q&A with Craig Sabal here:

https://nyl.co/4ulkaWv

06/04/2026

UPDATED - all tickets are taken, stay tuned for our next ticket giveaway later this month!

Ticket Giveaway! We have 4 Tickets to give away for this weekend's 3-game series for the Oahe Zap Baseball vs. the Casper Spuds. Games are Fri 6/5 6:05 pm, Sat 6/6 6:05 pm, Sun 6/7 5:05 pm. First comment below if you'd like the tickets, and they are yours! (tickets can be picked up at our office). Go Zap! ⚡️⚾️

06/02/2026

College is expensive, and prices are rising. Here's what you might pay, plus the best ways to pay for college today.

06/01/2026

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 raise of 2.8%.

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 rate of 2.8%.

05/31/2026

As scammers leverage AI, consumers can defend themselves by becoming familiar with common scams and being suspicious of unexpected calls.

05/29/2026

A recent national survey focused on how American college students are feeling about their money situation at a moment when simply a trip to the gas pump or grocery store can trigger cash anxiety.

National survey tracks with recent Utah poll regarding college-age students’ attitudes toward college, tuition.

05/27/2026

The master of comedy may have had a cynical view of life, but his philosophy can provide a blueprint for how retirees should live out their golden years.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
We are grateful for their sacrifice and hold their families in our thoughts today.