"Annuities remain popular vehicles for pre-retirees and retirees seeking guaranteed income throughout the course of their retirements. Yet, the way annuities are marketed often creates confusion and misunderstanding." By Lawrence Castillo I'll be the first to concede that effectively saving for retirement is a tricky proposition for many of us. Even when you are diligent [...]
By Lawrence Castillo From 2005-2019, one of the most popular programs on television was Deal or No Deal, hosted by comedian Howie Mandel. In this program, a contestant would choose one of 26 numbered briefcases at the start of the game. An identically-clad, glamorous model carried a briefcase filled with cash ranging from one cent [...]
"Getting down off the mountain can be as treacherous as the ascent, especially if you grow complacent." Lawrence Castillo By Lawrence Castillo Multiple surveys indicate that most Americans are concerned about outliving their money once they stop working. This fear is understandable, even justified, given our current high inflation and precarious economic situation. Beginning in [...]
