Tax planning is essential for retiree survival. By Jerry Yu As I explain in my new book, "Fortify Your Financial Kingdom," taxation doesn't magically disappear just because you've stopped punching a time clock. Far from being a past problem, taxes may be one of your most significant retirement expenses. If you plan on retiring but [...]
Authored By Jerry Yu, Reign Financial "New laws passed in several states will require employers to collect a payroll tax from employees who don't have private long-term care insurance." - Jerry Yu. Mandates may be coming soon to many states. A dramatic demographic shift is happening in the United States. By 2030, more Americans will [...]
by Paul Hubbard III Since pensions have all but vanished in the 21st Century, the responsibility of designing their own retirement blueprints rests solely on the shoulders of older Americans. The challenge is that most of us do not possess the specialized training and skill sets necessary to create successful retirement plans. Modern money products [...]
"Silver and gold, silver and gold. Everyone wishes for silver and gold. How do you measure its worth?- Silver and Gold, sung by Burl Ives. By Eric Coons My purpose for writing this is to encourage those concerned about the fate of the dollar and other global currencies to educate themselves more about precious [...]
Authored By Kenneth Reeves, Apex Financial How does one retire during a recession or market downturn? In retirement, timing is everything, as it is in much of life. While attempting to retire during a financial downturn may seem unwise, many people may not have another choice. By Ken Reeves Those who want or need [...]
by Sean Sparkman And how do RILAs differ from a fixed- index annuities? Both fixed-index annuities (FIAs) and registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) are products that create additional income streams in retirement. However, the two types of products differ in their risk levels of risk exposure. FIA contracts ensure the safety of your initial investment [...]
By Eric Coons Roth IRAs arrived as a retirement savings option in 1998 to great critical acclaim. Financial professionals lauded the tax-deferred growth and tax-free earnings withdrawals of Roths. Another popular feature of these accounts was that they were not subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs.) Initially, Roths weren't that widely available. There were [...]
"Most Americans know they're likely to need some kind of long term care, but few know exactly how they'll pay for it."- Jim Fish by Jim Fish Jane and her husband Dave were only two years into retirement when they received devastating news. Dave, who had been experiencing symptoms he jokingly referred to as "senior [...]
By Andrew Winnett If you went to Sunday school or church growing up, you've probably heard the Old Testament story of Joseph. Here's a quick refresher: A young man has a dream, interprets the dream as a message from God, takes action, is ridiculed and abused, and winds up as an enslaved person. Then, because [...]
Ken Reeves seeks to Dispel Myths That Cost Retirees Money PRESS RELEASE Birmingham, Alabama Advisor Ken Reeves' Apex Financial Group LLC Launches New Podcast to Dispel Myths That Cost Retirees Money Helping retirees avoid money mistakes: Apex Financial Group LLC launches a new no-nonsense podcast aimed at Americans 45 and older who don't want to [...]
Authored By George Politarhos, Patria Wealth Generic, templated approaches to financial planning can work for some people during the “accumulation” phase of their financial lives. However, as a person gets within five to seven years of retirement, it becomes obvious that “one-size-fits-most” recommendations fall far short of the mark. That’s because retirees differ from one [...]
Authored By George Politarhos As with many non-federal savings plans, it is possible to take out a loan on your Thrift Savings Plan. However, most experts, including those at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), will tell their clients to exhaust every other loan option before touching their TSP accounts. Before examining the downside [...]
