By Sean Sparkman Pathfinders’ Wealth Retirement planning has traditionally focused on a familiar set of concerns, including market volatility, inflation, healthcare costs, taxes, and the possibility of outliving your savings. While these risks still matter, another, less-familiar issue is rising to the top of the list for retirees and pre-retirees alike. This risk [...]
by Sean Sparkman Pathfinders Wealth For decades, most retirement planning was built on the simple idea of accumulating as much as possible and then leaving the market to do the rest. But in 2026, things have changed in profound, often confusing ways. Many of my clients aren’t just asking, “How much can I grow my [...]
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by Sean Sparkman Pathfinders Wealth Many of us think of retirement as the season of life when financial pressure eases and we can enjoy the fruits of our hard work and planning. Unfortunately, all it takes is one serious health event to rob you of that peace and disrupt your plans. Years ago, making it [...]
Are there gaps in your portfolio? Why portfolio positioning is more important than ever. by Sean Sparkman Pathfinders Wealth In recent years, markets have been full of contradictions. Optimism and anxiety exist side by side, while new warnings about geopolitics, inflation, and government gridlock often make the news. Despite the uncertainty, equity [...]
By Bryan Anderson Annuity Straight Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3w68Qyvgrc AI has promised to make life easier but nearly everyone agrees that it will bring equally as many complications. In the long run corporations are going to profit at the expense of the working class. Life may be more convenient but less profitable at the same time. [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD8pmePPVeo Annuity expert #bryananderson offers interesting insights into whether or not having an annuity might help you live longer. For more of Bryan's content, visit: https://annuitystraighttalk.com/about/.
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Your insurance policy may be worth more than you think! Do you know how to unlock the hidden value? by Mark Mrky Life insurance has been a critical part of American society for many years, with over $3 trillion in death benefits owned by individuals over the age of 65 alone. But what [...]
By Jillian Wilson When it comes to getting older, there are many factors that help you live a fulfilled, healthy life — ones that go beyond working out and eating your vegetables (although that’s part of it, too). “Aging well, in my opinion, consists of three different components,” said Dr. Parul Goyal, a geriatrician at [...]
by David Swanson Quantum Financial Group Fixed-indexed annuities (FIAs) are a popular financial product with multiple uses. Many pre-retirees add FIAs to their portfolios to help supplement Social Security and other income streams. FIAs provide guaranteed principal protection, tax advantages, and possible growth in the form of market-linked returns. What is a [...]
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