It’s important to stay skeptical of promises of sure things during unsure times. Is a simple and reliable investment really simple and reliable, or does it just appear that way because the world is spinning? Jason Zweig at the Wall Street Journal says “As Russia launches its blitzkrieg against Ukraine, my inbox brimmed with reports […]
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What can be done to reduce those risks? You’ve been saving for years and have finally retired. There are so many world events going on, both domestically and abroad, that the only constant now seems to be change. The news is full of commentaries about market declines and inflation but we can provide you with
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Recent changes within the stock market have acted as a warning to certain people. Specifically, Americans who are too old to be investing large amounts of money in the stock market. Many of these people are, unfortunately, unlikely to take that warning. You see, surprisingly, the market actually rose during most of the pandemics. And
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Do annuities come with fees? This is a question that comes up often. Short answer: Some do, yes. However, others only come with fees when you select certain additional benefits, or if you violate certain terms of the contract. Importantly, whether you pay fees or Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) provide an interest rate to annuitants.
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Do annuities come with fees? This is a question that comes up often. Short answer: Some do, yes. However, others only come with fees when you select certain additional benefits, or if you violate certain terms of the contract. Importantly, whether you pay fees or not, and how much you pay, depends upon two factors:
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Take the first step to protect yourself. The pandemic has created a lot of unexpected events, has impacted the markets, and has caused each of us to adapt to the changes. Now is a good time to review how your needs may have changed and what you’ll need to adjust in the future. To get
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The third tax-filing season to take place during this pandemic is set to begin soon. This will most likely come with more frustration and uncertainty for taxpayers and tax preparers alike. Now it’s true, some things will return to normal. For example, for the first time since 2019, the individual tax deadline will return to
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Could your spouse (or another family member) receive a fixed indexed annuity death benefit? If you’ve purchased or are thinking of purchasing an annuity, you might be wondering about annuity death benefit. Many people are concerned about what happens to their money when they die. The answer to this depends on several factors. We will
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This week’s article includes 4 ways for us to prepare and save enough to retire in 10 years. But we have the 5th idea, not mentioned in this article! As you accumulate savings meant to carry you through retirement (alongside your social security), we suggest putting some or all of those savings into a place
A survey released in 2019 found that 46% of Americans are guessing at how much money they need for retirement. With increasing life expectancies and financial uncertainties, guesswork is playing a big part in determining whether Americans have enough saved to make the decision to stop working and cross over to retirement. Our office can
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