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 [...]
" 2020-2022 has been a trying period of supply chain issues, labor shortages, and lockdowns that may cause you to think about selling your business." By Sean Sparkman The fallout from the pandemic has pushed a growing number of business owners into thinking about selling their companies. Supply chain issues, labor shortages, and now, [...]
"Getting down off the mountain can be as treacherous as the ascent, especially if you grow complacent." Lawrence Castillo By Lawrence Castillo Multiple surveys indicate that most Americans are concerned about outliving their money once they stop working. This fear is understandable, even justified, given our current high inflation and precarious economic situation. Beginning in [...]
re: INCOME is the thing... Many planners are so focused on helping you accumulate lots of money and invest it, that they forget the hands-down, most critical element in retirement. It's INCOME. Where will your money come from when you no longer get a paycheck? Thinking Social Security will see you through until you're cold [...]
In this short, info-packed video, Nashville-area financial educator and planner Andrew Winnett unpacks the hot topic of #INFLATION, what it is , how it affects you and your retirement planning, and what steps you can take to buffer against it. Women especially are vulnerable to the ravages of the inflation beast due to the fact [...]
re: What's the difference between qualified and non-qualified plans? By Sean Sparkman Like it or not, the IRS is most definitely a stakeholder in your retirement planning. That's because many of your accounts come with highly-attractive tax benefits. As you probably already know, the government never gives anyone anything that doesn't have a long [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAe-JVwCrg4 ?Safe Space Podcast :Highly rated Beverly Hills estate planning and trust attorney Keila Nakasaka Well-known Beverly Hills attorney Keila Nakasaka joins Tammy D. on this edition of the Safe Space podcast to discuss why estate planning and asset protection strategies are essential for EVERYONE, not only the very wealthy. In this 30 minute discussion [...]
"Over 70% of seniors say they feel their retirements are underfunded. This statistic could indicate trouble ahead for an already vulnerable population."- Sean Sparkman Retirement and most other senior issues have become so politicized that it's hard to make more than just token changes to the system. Anything meaningful that helps Americans save more [...]
