By Sean Sparkman Commonly known as The Fed, the Federal Reserve System is the United States' central banking system. Established in 1913 by the Federal Reserve Act, the Fed's creation was a response to financial panics and downturns in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Federal Reserve banks are technically not part [...]
by Sean Sparkman As an investor in today's chaotic economy, you're probably aware of the constant threat inflation poses to your wealth. Over time, you've seen the value of your cash eroding before your eyes as prices rise, and it's more challenging to maintain your standard of living. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) may protect your [...]
By Sean Sparkman Now that our economy is experiencing severe volatility, the path to a safer, more prosperous retirement may not be as apparent to you as it was in the past. Company pensions are, for the most part, long gone, and most people won't be able to live on Social Security alone. In the [...]
by Sean Sparkman Patricia and Stan were a recently retired couple looking for safer ways to invest their money. Through a friend, they had heard about a financial strategy known as "annuity laddering" and were intrigued by the idea. Patricia and Stan had saved for retirement for many years. However, they hadn't had the chance [...]
by Sean Sparkman And how do RILAs differ from a fixed- index annuities? Both fixed-index annuities (FIAs) and registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) are products that create additional income streams in retirement. However, the two types of products differ in their risk levels of risk exposure. FIA contracts ensure the safety of your initial investment [...]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFPx3351wns Suicides have become the second-leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States, surpassing homicide deaths, which dropped to third on the list . The teenage suicide rate increased from 8 deaths per 100,000 in 1999 to 8.7 deaths per 100,000 in 2014, and unfortunately, that number continues to increase. On June 20, [...]
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" 2020-2022 has been a trying period of supply chain issues, labor shortages, and lockdowns that may cause you to think about selling your business." By Sean Sparkman The fallout from the pandemic has pushed a growing number of business owners into thinking about selling their companies. Supply chain issues, labor shortages, and now, [...]
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Before choosing to include an annuity in your employer-sponsored plan, what are some things you should consider? By Sean Sparkman You may be aware that on January 1, 2020, Congress enacted a significant and far-reaching piece of retirement legislation. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, known commonly as the SECURE Act, is one of [...]
