retirementplanning

Brian Swerdlow: If you’re thinking of getting an annuity, be sure to avoid making these common mistakes

by Brian Swerdlow Anchor Financial   If you're nearing retirement, you may be considering purchasing an annuity to provide more safety and stability to your portfolio. Indeed, an annuity can be a fantastic safe money option that provides a reliable income stream in your retirement years. However, annuities, while they are indeed a powerful tool [...]

By |2024-03-02T16:12:09+00:00March 2nd, 2024|Federal Employees, Protect your wealth, Retirement, Taxes|

How the Ramsey vs. ‘Supernerds’ 4% Spat Helps Retirees

Authored By John Manganaro, Think Advisor What You Need to Know Dave Ramsey sparked an uproar by arguing that retirees should invest and spend much more aggressively than researchers suggest. Some well-known financial planners criticized the national personality's argument for 8% withdrawals and a 100% stock allocation. Income experts hope that the ongoing debate will focus attention on [...]

By |2023-11-24T21:06:19+00:00November 24th, 2023|Investing, Money News, Protect your wealth, Retirement|

Bryan Anderson Annuity Straight Talk: Finding the best fixed annuity

Annuity Straight Talk's Bryan Anderson discusses his methods of selecting the best annuity  (MYGA).  There are a ton of annuity varieties out there and it can get confusing.  This video will help you discover how to evaluate your options and avoid making a mistake with your retirement . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okwK8aIET6c&t=128s

Katie Benson: What happens to your Social Security benefits after you die?

"When you pass away, do your Social Security checks go away too?" If you're like most people, you're dreaming of the day when you'll no longer have to spend hours sipping lukewarm coffee during horrific commutes, when you can finally kiss your job (and maybe your boss) goodbye and enter your golden years. If so, [...]

Want financial freedom? Start by eliminating as much debt as possible.

Renee Chamberlain helps her clients eliminate the debt that is dragging them down and making it impossible to save for retirement.  After you watch this short video and are thinking about it later, make an appointment with Renee by going here: https://renee-chamberlain.debtactionplan.com/intro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56_f2iQd1vY&t=18s

Andrew Winnett: Setting a higher bar for strategic retirement planning.

I had a chance to sit down with Andrew Winnett, founder and Principal of Retirement Renegade (formerly Legacy Builders Financial) to discuss why he decided to change directions and take his full service financial firm nationwide.  If you are a retiree looking for a firm you can trust and who will always act in your [...]

Why should you start planning your retirement when you are young?

By Brian Swerdlow Even younger workers dream of the day when they are no longer bound to a work routine that can be unfulfilling and exhausting. Many Americans under 65 picture a day when they are free from the grind and can explore the world and pursue their passions. Unfortunately, as many younger Americans watch [...]

By |2023-09-24T00:08:23+00:00September 24th, 2023|Business Owners, Protect your wealth, Retirement|

9.3% Annual Annuity Return? Don’t buy into this “Jedi Mind Trick.”

Authored By Bryan Anderson, Annuity Straight Talk I started learning about annuities by searching online, just like you.  There’s more information available now but that doesn’t mean it’s good or accurate.  Much of what you see is sales-oriented, or meant to entice you to buy something.  Whether it’s the right thing for you is not the [...]

By |2023-09-23T20:44:38+00:00September 23rd, 2023|Investing, Money News, Protect your wealth, Watch and Listen|

How does the “velocity of money” impact inflation and change the trajectory of your economic life?

by Jerry Yu Reign Financial What is the velocity of money? Many years ago, philosopher David Hume and other thinkers developed what's known as the "classical theory" of inflation. This theory introduced the idea that increases in the money supply were the leading cause of inflation. However, as I will point out in this article, [...]

By |2023-09-19T15:03:15+00:00September 18th, 2023|Business Owners, Investing, Money News, Retirement|

Are state-run “auto IRA” programs a good idea? Jerry Yu discusses this financial trend.

By Jerry Yu "The Family Money Doctor" Working people in the United States face a significant and growing retirement savings gap. By some estimates, over 57 million US-based workers cannot access an employer-based retirement plan. Several states have implemented what are known as Automatic Individual Retirement Account (AUTO-IRA) programs to resolve this issue. The goal [...]

By |2023-09-14T00:22:56+00:00September 13th, 2023|Business Owners, Protect your wealth, Retirement|

Brian Swerdlow: Will you be audited when you retire? What can you do now to prepare?

By Brian Swerdlow As you enter your retirement years, enjoying travel, dinner dates with friends, and spending more time with family, you may think your chances of being audited by the IRS are low. After all, why would the IRS scrutinize tax returns filed when you no longer have a job? Generally speaking, that's a [...]

By |2023-09-13T16:42:32+00:00September 11th, 2023|Business Owners, Leave a Legacy, Protect your wealth, Retirement, Taxes|

Want to experience less stress in retirement? Ignore the rules and create lifetime financial growth.

By Teresa Kuhn, JD, RFC Living Wealthy Financial There are NO mulligans in retirement planning During my years working in finance, law, and insurance, nearly every piece of money advice (good and bad) has drifted across my desk. Everyone has an opinion about how to save money, retire comfortably, and achieve the somewhat elusive goal [...]

By |2023-08-28T17:57:41+00:00August 23rd, 2023|Leave a Legacy, Lifestyle, Money News, Protect your wealth, Retirement|
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