Author: Ethan Ball

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Ethan Ball

Owner of Iowa Retirement Benefits and Solutions. Born and raised in Aledo, Illinois. A graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Ethan and Brittney reside in Mount Vernon, Iowa with their one-year-old son Easton and Golden Doodle Noelle. Ethan has been working with individuals to plan for retirement for 9 years. In his spare time, Ethan enjoys following Coe College wrestling, hunting, and fishing.
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Retirement

Understanding the Differences Between a Mutual Fund and an ETF

by Ethan Ball August 15, 2025

Understanding the Differences Between a Mutual Fund and an ETF Understanding the Differences Between a Mutual Fund and an ETF Posted by Ethan Ball,... Read more.

Medicare, Social Security

What Is IRMAA and How Can You Avoid It in Retirement?

by Ethan Ball July 25, 2025

What Is IRMAA and How Can You Avoid It in Retirement? What Is IRMAA and How Can You Avoid It in Retirement? Posted by Ethan Ball, CRPC Serving Cedar... Read more.

Retirement

What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Retirees

by Ethan Ball July 17, 2025

What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Retirees What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Retirees Posted by Ethan Ball, CRPC Serving... Read more.

Retirement

Tax Loss Harvesting: A Strategic Guide for Retirees and Pre-Retirees

by Ethan Ball June 27, 2025

Tax Loss Harvesting: A Strategic Guide for Retirees and Pre-Retirees Tax Loss Harvesting: A Strategic Guide for Retirees and Pre-Retirees Posted by... Read more.

Retirement

An Actionable Guide to Retirement Planning in Your 30s and 40s

by Ethan Ball June 3, 2025

An Actionable Guide to Retirement Planning in Your 30s and 40s Posted by Ethan Ball, CRPC Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Surrounding Areas. An... Read more.

Medicare, Retirement, Social Security

What Is the Retirement Red Zone—and Why It Matters to You

by Ethan Ball May 19, 2025

Posted by Ethan Ball Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Surrounding Areas. What Is the Retirement Red Zone—and Why It Matters to You If you're thinking about... Read more.

LIfe Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare, Retirement, Social Security

A Widow’s Guide to Financial Security

by Ethan Ball May 12, 2025

A Widow's Guide to Financial Security Posted by Ethan Ball, CRPC Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Surrounding Areas. Navigating Retirement Finances... Read more.

Retirement

Why Your 401k Needs a Fresh Start at 59½

by Ethan Ball April 11, 2025

Why Your 401k Needs a Fresh Start at 59½ Posted by Ethan Ball, CRPC® Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Surrounding Areas. Why Your 401k Needs a Fresh... Read more.

Retirement, Social Security

10 Things I Would Do If I Were Retiring 5 Years from Now

by Ethan Ball April 4, 2025

10 Things I Would Do If I Were Retiring 5 Years from Now Posted by Ethan Ball, CRPC® Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Surrounding Areas. 10 Things I Would... Read more.

Retirement

The Greatest Wealth Killers in America—and How to Protect Your Money

by Ethan Ball February 14, 2025

and How to Protect Your Money The Greatest Wealth Killers in America— Posted by Ethan Ball Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Surrounding Areas. The... Read more.