"The so-called "Great Unretirement," has been getting a lot of attention lately, but this trend is far from being a new phenomenon." Paul Hubbard III By Paul Hubbard III The Great Unretirement is far from being a novel phenomenon. In 2020, The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) did a study indicating that un-retiring has [...]
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A tale of two grandpas... By Jerry Yu I first arrived in the United States from Taiwan, a teenaged boy who could barely manage a few words in English. I clung to my Chinese-English dictionary hoping someone would understand me, and hoping I’d get the hang of this strange new Western culture. Because I was [...]
by Ken May I don't know about you, but I'm not one to have a "set it and forget it" mindset regarding my retirement accounts. I want to know what investments account managers make with my hard-earned money. I also want to understand every fee I'm paying and its impact on my wealth. Most of [...]
Authored By Ken Reeves, Apex Financial Group How does a fixed index annuity help you lock in gains and avoid losses? In an unpredictable economic environment, there seems to be no haven for your cash. The lack of a safe place for money is one reason people choose fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) as the cornerstone [...]
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Looking for a talented, reputable retirement and income planner to guide you through the current economic storm? ❓Are you ready to overcome your fears and build a safer, more resilient financial future, or will you simply ignore what’s happening in the world? ❓Have you built a strong fortress around your money, protecting it from the [...]
"If you find your cash and other resources drying up, return to this one principle. It's probably the catalyst of all your current money woes."-Andrew Winnett By Andrew Winnett The times we find ourselves in are precarious but not without precedent. Economic boom-bust cycles, droughts, famine, and social upheaval have been with us [...]
By Orlando McCall As you probably know, a 401(k) is a tax-deferred retirement account you can either get through an employer or on your own. You contribute money to the account in employer-sponsored plans, usually via a regular deduction from your paycheck. With a traditional 401k plan, your taxes on earnings are deferred until you [...]
By George Politarhos The Thrift Savings Program (TSP) was initially designed to give active and retired federal personnel a simple, cost-effective 401-k type plan. The TSP has worked exceptionally well, perhaps even better than anticipated. Many retired feds have achieved self-made millionaire status because of their Thrift Savings Plan. Also, the TSP boasts some of [...]
Don't miss any of Sean Sparkman's entertaining and informative content. Click below to hit the subscribe button. And, be sure to hit the notification bell as well, so you will know whenever Sean posts more great interviews and financial videos. Sean interviews Jovan Will (AnnuityGator.com) , a successful entrepreneur whose passion is helping financial advisors [...]
By Lawrence Castillo From 2005-2019, one of the most popular programs on television was Deal or No Deal, hosted by comedian Howie Mandel. In this program, a contestant would choose one of 26 numbered briefcases at the start of the game. An identically-clad, glamorous model carried a briefcase filled with cash ranging from one cent [...]
