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 [...]
Many retirement planners advise their clients not to put an annuity in their qualified plan accounts. But is this always the best advice? By Daniel M. Stewart Stewart Wealth Advisors Many retirement planners steer their clients away from using annuity products in qualified plans,such as IRA accounts. Putting a tax-deferred annuity into a retirement [...]
To avoid running out of money in retirement, you must protect your wealth against market volatility and "sequencing risk." One of the most significant risks to retirees' nest eggs is that timing withdrawals from your retirement account could negatively affect your overall returns. Lower-than-expected returns will then increase your chances of a shortfall in your [...]
"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 [...]
"Annuities remain popular vehicles for pre-retirees and retirees seeking guaranteed income throughout the course of their retirements. Yet, the way annuities are marketed often creates confusion and misunderstanding." By Lawrence Castillo I'll be the first to concede that effectively saving for retirement is a tricky proposition for many of us. Even when you are diligent [...]
In this short video, Southern California income advisor Jerry Yu explains why, if you don't have provision for LTC needs, your retirement plan is less than stable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyvuSQdfOKw Check out my other LTC content below: https://www.safemoneytrends.com/jerry-yu-will-your-state-require-you-to-have-long-term-care-insurance-mandates-may-be-coming-soon-to-many-states/
"If you or your spouse has some years between when they retire and when they had planned to retire, you may encounter the stress of finding affordable, quality health care coverage to bridge the gap until Medicare kicks in." Paul Hubbard III By Paul Hubbard A typical working-class couple, George and Delores' rigid adherence to [...]
"OPM and its FLTCIP carrier say they need time to assess the program so that rates are more reasonable and sustainable." Jim Fish by Jim Fish If you are not already enrolled in the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) but are planning on doing so, you should count on delays with your application [...]
By Debra May As the world edges toward recession, it's clear that retiring in such volatile circumstances requires a more flexible, creative approach. If you want or need to stop working in the next 2-3 years, giving up your paycheck can be anxiety-inducing, especially if your portfolio has lost significant value. You might see life [...]
Authored by Andrew Moran and Emel Akan via The Epoch Times For close to 47 million Americans, it was the best of times, and it was the worst of times. Indeed, the current cost-of-living crisis devastating millions of seniors nationwide has forced many to look back at the choices they made throughout their prime working years. [...]
Do you have a "Just In Case" Retirement plan? If so, that's something you definitely don't want. Discover how to move from "just in case" to "as prepared as possible" in this short video from California's most trusted financial advisor, Jerry Yu. Discover more! Jerry Yu Reign Financial - The Family Money Doctor Check my [...]
Authored By Kenneth Reeves, Apex Financial By Kenneth Reeves The so-called “theory of decreasing responsibility” says that although many seniors will have decreased income levels when they retire, they will also have fewer expenses and lower taxes. I call baloney on both these ideas. When clients come to me, they often believe that they will [...]
