By Jillian Wilson When it comes to getting older, there are many factors that help you live a fulfilled, healthy life — ones that go beyond working out and eating your vegetables (although that’s part of it, too). “Aging well, in my opinion, consists of three different components,” said Dr. Parul Goyal, a geriatrician at [...]
The other day, I spotted this headline, “Is Your Diet Keeping You Fat?” Well, if it’s a healthy diet, the answer should be “no.” The article went on to explain when people yo-yo diet, it damages their metabolism and sets them up for failure. You might be able to stick to a stringent diet for [...]
by David Swanson Quantum Financial Group Fixed-indexed annuities (FIAs) are a popular financial product with multiple uses. Many pre-retirees add FIAs to their portfolios to help supplement Social Security and other income streams. FIAs provide guaranteed principal protection, tax advantages, and possible growth in the form of market-linked returns. What is a [...]
By Bryan Anderson, Annuity Straight Talk by Bryan Anderson Annuity Straight Talk Volatility is probably the biggest concern of most people I meet, but fees may be just as bad for total performance. Paying fees for any type of investment or manager is palatable for some and not for others. There are several ways a [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
by Brian Swerdlow Federal Employee Advocates Choosing the best financial advisor is crucial for every American. However, if you work for the government, you face unique challenges that demand even more specialized guidance. Federal employee benefits differ significantly from those in the private sector, making it essential to work with an advisor [...]
Federal employees have access to unique retirement benefits. Understanding how to maximize these valuable perks is essential to securing a financially stable, stress-free retirement. In this article, we'll take a look at just a few of the strategies informed federal employees are using to take control of their financial futures. by Brian Swerdlow [...]
by Brian Swerdlow Anchor Financial Federal Employee Advocates If you need long term care, which type should you have, and how will you pay for it? If you are a government employee planning for retirement, you shouldn't overlook the possibility that you'll need expensive long-term care at some point after leaving service. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
