Retirement

Seniors Told To Brace For Far Lower Social Security Payment Boost In 2024

Authored By Tom Ozimek,Epoch Times The 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for Social Security recipients is likely to be a fraction of what it was in 2023 and a disappointment to many seniors, according to a nonpartisan seniors group, which found that some eight in 10 retirees report they're still reeling from inflation. The latest COLA [...]

By |2023-08-28T20:21:36+00:00August 12th, 2023|Money News, Retirement|

Is “Buy Term and Invest the Difference” (BTID) a flawed strategy for most people?

By Brian Swerdlow Many people want to balance their need for life insurance with their need to save and grow their wealth as much as possible. In the 1970s, an insurance agent came up with what proved to be a popular but possibly flawed solution- "buy term and invest the difference." Buy term and invest [...]

Brian Swerdlow. Could adding dividend-paying stocks to your retirement portfolio make sense?

by Brian Swerdlow Retirement planning is a concern that can arise even though you may be years away from hitting the golden years. It's natural to think about how you'd like your retirement life to look and to seek ways to grow wealth while minimizing the risk of losing money. When clients ask for advice [...]

Teresa Kuhn: Should you add an annuity to your retirement plan?

By Teresa Kuhn While I firmly believe that a properly structured and optimized whole life policy is the cornerstone of effective financial planning, some people may benefit from another popular safe money product to their portfolio-the annuity. Baby boomers, Genxers, and Millenials are all nearing or in retirement. Unfortunately, many retirees and pre-retirees have had [...]

Annuity StraightTalk: Do you need a SECOND OPINION before buying an annuity?

In this episode, AnnuityStraightTalk's  Bryan J. Anderson asks the question, "Should you always get a second opinion before you buy an annuity?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmDxVQKEK4o #safemoney, #safemoneyradio, #insurancepodcasts, #moneypodcasts, #money #annuities, #annuity, #flexstrategy, #bryananderson, #bryanandersen, #annuityradioshows, #tonyowen https://annuitystraighttalk.com/ About the Author: Bryan J. Anderson

Daniel Stewart: Are you taking advantage of the tax benefits of permanent life insurance?

By Daniel Stewart   Many people see their life insurance policies as financial safety nets and wealth transference vehicles for their loved ones. However, beyond the primary benefit of providing financial security to your family, your life insurance, especially whole life or indexed universal life, also offers powerful tax advantages that will help you achieve [...]

Teresa Kuhn: Nine ways to achieve financial security, preserve your wealth, and create a lasting legacy even when the economy is tanking.

  Authored By Teresa Kuhn, JD, RFC, CSA - TeresaKuhn.com Looking around at the economic turmoil we've experienced post-pandemic, it's easy to get discouraged. You may feel that everything you thought you knew about creating and preserving wealth is wrong. You may think that finding prosperity and lasting wealth despite the chaos is an impossible [...]

Daniel Stewart: Is there anything you can do to keep inflation from impacting your retirement income?

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many older Americans looked forward to retirement, eagerly anticipating when they could relax, spend more quality time with their families, travel, and discover new activities. However, without strategic retirement planning, there is a real possibility that erosive events, such as a prolonged stock market downturn, high inflation, and increased taxes, will [...]

By |2023-08-12T20:37:35+00:00July 7th, 2023|Business Owners, Investing, Leave a Legacy, Retirement|

What do federal employees going through divorce need to know?-Brian Swerdlow

Divorce is an emotionally challenging and stressful life event for anyone.  However, federal employees face their own unique set of challenges which must be addressed.- Brian Swerdlow   By Brian Swerdlow From understanding the long-term effects on their retirement to navigating the division of benefits, federal employees going through divorce or separation must confront some [...]

By |2023-07-22T22:56:04+00:00July 4th, 2023|Federal Employees, Lifestyle, Money News, Retirement|

Brian Swerdlow: Why federal employees need specially-trained financial advisors if they want more from their benefits.

By Brian Swerdlow   As a federal employee, you have a fantastic portfolio of benefits, including healthcare, life insurance, and the Thrift Savings Plan. This robust benefits package may be a primary reason you decided to work for the public sector in the first place. However, when navigating the intricacies of your benefits, you may [...]

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