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Teresa Kuhn: What is private placement life insurance and who should consider owning it?

 by Teresa Kuhn Living Wealthy Financial   High-net-worth individuals and affluent families looking for alternative investment opportunities often consider private placement life insurance (PPLI). This unique financial tool offers an effective way to invest large sums of cash while also receiving powerful tax advantages and asset protection. A PPLI policy is a highly specialized and [...]

Rick Sparkman: IRS ponders changes to “donor-advised” charitable funds

by Rick Sparkman Pathfinders Wealth   Created by President George W. Bush in 2006, "donor-advised funds," or DAFs, are a $230 billion industry that’s gone largely unnoticed by most Americans. The idea behind DAFs was to increase philanthropic giving by offering the wealthy better tax benefits to encourage them to support more charitable giving. As [...]

Brian Swerdlow: Could a hospital closure threaten your peace of mind in retirement?  Why you should prepare now.

by Brian Swerdlow Anchor Financial Greater numbers of hospitals are closing across the United States, especially in rural areas. With all that’s going on in the world right now, you may have missed a quiet but growing crisis that’s affecting seniors, especially those living outside large cities. For the last several years, a [...]

Brian Swerdlow: Mutual Funds vs. Fixed Indexed Annuities: Which works best for retirees?

by Brian Swerdlow Two popular choices for retirement savings are annuities and mutual funds.  While both annuities and mutual funds serve as retirement savings vehicles, they differ significantly in their features and benefits. However, both can contribute to your financial security and retirement advantage, and both are worth looking into. It pays to understand how each works and the [...]

Jerry Yu: The pros and cons of indexed universal life insurance (IUL)

by Jerry Yu The Family Money Doctor Reign Financial Services Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance has gotten more popular in recent years due to its flexibility, tax advantages, and other potential benefits.   However, like any financial product, IUL also has some possible drawbacks to consider. If you’re considering purchasing an indexed universal life insurance policy [...]

Bryan J. Anderson Annuity Straight Talk: Will interest rates tank in 2024?

Worried that your #annuity will suffer if interest rates TANK?  Annuity Straight Talk's Bryan Anderson discusses the potential of rate drops/hikes/increasing inflation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QZkx6QbgSA&t=1s #inflation #indexedannuities, #annuities, #annuity, #ratehikes, #interest-rates, #will-interest-rates-tank, #stockmarket

Brian Swerdlow: Have you heard of “Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts?”

Disclaimer: This article is designed for entertainment and general information purposes only. Nothing contained in this article should be construed as legal or financial advice. It is essential you meet with a qualified estate attorney or financial advisor with expertise in ILITs and other estate planning tools before you make a decision.   by Brian [...]

By |2024-04-06T00:21:31+00:00April 6th, 2024|Leave a Legacy, Protect your wealth|

What is a MYGA and do you need one in your retirement portfolio? Brian Swerdlow

For some seniors, a multi-year guaranteed annuity could be the key to unlocking financial stability.-Brian Swerdlow. By Brian Swerdlow In a world where economic uncertainty reigns, many people are looking for safety and stability. For this reason, annuities, especially multi-year guaranteed annuities, have become increasingly popular. What is a MYGA? A type of fixed deferred [...]

Brian Swerdlow: Should you have an income rider on your annuity?

Annuities are financial tools designed to provide steady income during retirement, but not all annuities are created equal. One key feature that sets some apart from others is the availability of income riders. Brian Swerdlow by Brian Swerdlow Anchor Financial An income rider is an enhancement that you can purchase and attach to many types [...]

By |2024-02-25T20:26:46+00:00February 25th, 2024|Investing, Leave a Legacy, Protect your wealth, Retirement|

Brian Swerdlow: Is a 60/40 portfolio design right in 2024?

by Brian Swerdlow   Many retirement researchers claim that as the economy becomes more chaotic, those with traditional 60/40 portfolios could experience substantially better performance than those who've taken on added risk.- Brian Swerdlow Many retirees and pre-retirees enter 2024 burdened by fears of further monetary instability, inflation, and perhaps even social unrest.  Some of [...]

Bryan Anderson: Be careful before jumping into a fixed annuity. There may be other options for keeping your assets safer.

Many Americans get sold annuities without knowing ANYTHING about them.  In this episode of #annuitystraighttalk, Bryan Anderson discusses the right way to buy an annuity (IF you even need one...)  There are tons of other risk reduction options, says Bryan.   Before committing to an annuity, you need to know if you even NEED one in [...]

Bryan Anderson: Why are even the big investment firms now talking about annuities?

Some of the biggest players in finance are telling their clients to look into annuities.  Find out why in this informative podcast from Bryan Anderson of Annuity Straight Talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4WTeQ_v_ho See more of Bryan's entertaining and informative content here: https://www.youtube.com/@Annuitystraighttalk

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