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David Swanson: What is a “bonus” annuity and do you want one?

by David Swanson Quantum Financial Group A type of annuity offered by insurance companies, a bonus annuity is a financial product that provides a bonus, often between 1% and 10% of your initial investment.  This "free money" may significantly increase the value of your annuity from the get-go.  By including a bonus, these [...]

Charles Hugh Smith: American debt is at tragic levels and it WILL affect us all.

Authored By Charles Hugh Smith via Medium.com Is the “Everything Bubble” About to Pop? by Charles Hugh Smith https://www.oftwominds.com/ Is the “Everything Bubble” about to pop? Let’s start with what we’re told: there is no bubble, all the assets soaring to unprecedented heights are reasonably priced at a “permanently high plateau” because of AI, scarcity [...]

Brian Swerdlow: Why every federal employee needs a flexible spending account (FSA)

One of the most overlooked benefits available to government employees is the FSAFEDS, the government program for flexible spending accounts, or FSAs. When you enroll in an FSA, you can save money on essential health care and dependent care expenses while reducing their tax burden.   However, only a fraction of qualified government employees [...]

By |2024-10-01T01:27:51+00:00October 1st, 2024|Federal Employees, Money News, Retirement, Watch and Listen|

Brian Swerdlow: Do federal employees need fixed-indexed annuities?

If you're a government employee, you may have attended private retirement seminars  or webinars where you were told you should have an annuity.  But, is that really true? In this video, we explore reasons you might or might not want an annuity. The video is based on the article below.     Should [...]

Brian Swerdlow: Do you need permanent life insurance?

Is life insurance essential? If you've ever asked yourself this question, you'll want to pay close attention to this article. Later, when you think about what you've read or watched, be sure to write down your questions or concerns and send them to me. Contact information is at the end of this article [...]

Brian Swerdlow: Should federal employees continue FEHB when they retire?

"Should I keep my FEHB plan after I retire?" is one of the most important questions Federal employees must answer as they prepare to end their service. By Brian Swerdlow One of the more complex federal benefits is the Federal Employee Health Benefit or FEHB.  Many government employees struggle with the decision to [...]

By |2024-09-27T01:45:24+00:00September 26th, 2024|Federal Employees, Money News, Retirement, Taxes, Watch and Listen|

Safe Money Innovators: Why do the wealthy choose annuities?

This short video from Safe Money Innovators discusses why annuities can fit into nearly anyone's portfolios, even those of high earners.   Check out our other annuity video overview.  Click on the photo to gain access. Authored By Vincent J. Bono, JD.Annuity Innovators Annuities aren't just for the "average" consumer.   They are products [...]

Brian Swerdlow: How can federal employees maximize their TSPs?

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is one of your most potent government benefits and can help you build a robust retirement portfolio. However, not everyone is aware of how to fully leverage the different funds available or the strategic decisions that can optimize returns. In this article, I would like to explain some [...]

By |2024-09-18T00:26:57+00:00September 18th, 2024|Federal Employees, Money News, Protect your wealth, Retirement|

Teresa Kuhn: Could this be your ultimate cash management tool? (Video)

In this three and half minute video, Teresa Kuhn, JD, RFC gives you just a few of the reasons why specially-designed and modified whole life insurance is catching on as perhaps the ultimate cash management tool.  21st Century whole life policies bear little resemblance to what your parents or grandparents may have had. Check out [...]

Brian Swerdlow: Why some federal employees may need to plan for IRMAA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TxPXSgmBoI   by Brian Swerdlow Many federal retirees are eligible to receive Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, some choose to wait until their full retirement age (FRA) to claim their benefits.   The full retirement age for those born in 1958 is currently 66 years and eight months, rising to age 67 [...]

Brian Swerdlow: Is a Roth IRA conversion a good move for those with TSPs?

  by Brian Swerdlow Federal employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) often ask me about the best strategies for managing their retirement savings. One question I get regularly is whether it makes sense to pay taxes on retirement funds sooner rather than later. If you are considering a Roth Individual [...]

By |2024-09-03T15:08:28+00:00September 3rd, 2024|Federal Employees, Money News, Retirement|

Brian Swerdlow: Improvements to Medicare Part D have some FEHB participants considering changing their health care.

In a hurry?  Check out the video synopsis of the article here: by Brian Swerdlow   If you participate in the (FEHB), you may want to consider making changes to your healthcare enrollment.  That's because there have been significant improvements to the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverages under the Inflation Reduction Act [...]

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