Do you really NEED an annuity? What do you want it to contractually DO? Stan the Annuity Man spills it.
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“Stan the Annuity Man” 6 Benefits of a QLAC
Authored By Stan the Annuity Man. A Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC) can be a valuable tool for retirees looking to secure their financial future. These annuities offer a unique set of benefits that can help ensure a stable retirement income. This blog post will discuss the key benefits of a QLAC and how it [...]
Jerry Yu: How to fill in your retirement income gaps…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gqivamt4HM&t=107s In this video, Southern California's "Family Money Doctor," Jerry Yu talks about the inevitable gaps most Americans will have in their retirement incomes.. and what you can do to bridge those gaps. Reserve your free copy of Jerry's latest book, Fortify Your Financial Kingdom (USA residents only) by going here: https://jerryyu.retirevo.com/content/.... Read more articles [...]
Is There A Way To Stop Inflation Without Crushing The Economy And Killing The Dollar?
Authored by Brandon Smith Alt-Market. US By Brandon Smith One of the most dishonest games being played in economics today is the attempt by various groups (political and financial) to deflect blame for the rise of inflation. The Biden White House and Democrats desperately want to blame Russia and the war in Ukraine, even though [...]
Should seniors continue to have credit cards when they are retired?
"Financial entertainers such as Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman often berate pre-retirees and retirees for using credit cards. But is it always BAD for seniors to use credit?" by Debra May Leveraging other people's money (aka "credit") can be a fantastic way to grow your wealth and fund cash-flowing assets. Ask nearly any successful [...]
The “New Plan” that will make you poor
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What are central bank digital currencies, and are they dangerous to your financial health?
Authored By Teresa Kuhn, JD, RFC, CSA - TeresaKuhn.com Living Wealthy Financial The concept of centralized global currencies has been around for some time now. However, this idea has raced from concept to reality as cash usage in the United States and globally continues to drop. Many people are eager to find alternatives to physical [...]
Why gardening can help you manage your portfolio better.
Written By Lance Roberts By Lance Roberts | December 20, 2022 Share Managing your portfolio has more to do with gardening than you might imagine. Over the last decade, behavioral finance studied investor psychology and identified the repeated behaviors investors make throughout market cycles. As you can probably surmise, investors tend to develop many “bad” behaviors, which [...]
Ransomware attack may have breached data of 254,000 Medicare beneficiaries
Authored By Giles Bruce CMS said a ransomware attack on a subcontractor may have affected as many as 254,000 Medicare beneficiaries and breached such personal data as Social Security numbers and bank account numbers. Healthcare Management Solutions, which processes Medicare eligibility, entitlement records and premium payments, experienced a ransomware attack Oct. 8, CMS said. The company is [...]
Want to succeed in life? Give up hope, diversify, and feel a whole lot better.
"Life unwinds like a cheap sweater, but since I gave up hope I feel a lot better. The truth gets blurred like a wet letter, but since I gave up hope I feel a lot better." –Singer-songwriter Steve Taylor. By Eric Coons Ever feel like you're dog-paddling upstream in a river of fools? Or that [...]
“ESG” investing is coming to a 401k or IRA near you. How will it affect your retirement?-Ken Reeves
"A new DOL ruling would ease existing restrictions on environmental, socially conscious investing by fund managers. Unfortunately, the track record for these funds is not that impressive so far." by Kenneth Reeves If you're like most Americans, the reasons you put money in your company's 401k or IRA are pretty straightforward. You want to grow [...]
DOL Rule Greenlights ESG, But Questions Remain
Authored By Paul Mulholland/ The new final rule seeks to make ESG permissible for ERISA plans, but specific use will still need to play out, according to ERISA attorneys. Contributed by Kenneth Reeves The Department of Labor announced the final rule on ESG investment in ERISA-governed plans Tuesday, solidifying long-awaited permission to use environmental, social and governance analysis [...]