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Worried About Taxes Increasing? Here's a Solution.
Did you know it’s possible to retire in the zero percent tax bracket? You might be thinking, it’s too good to be true. But as long as you kn

Understanding Annuity Suitability
Are you under the age of 59 1/2? The Retirement Red Zone is defined as the 10 years before and the 10 years after retirement. It's a critica

Retirement Planning Tips for Solo Agers
With record numbers of baby boomers retiring, many new trends are coming into the retirement landscape. Among boomers, there is one growing

6 Ways to Help You Weather Market Volatility
After we enjoyed the sweet ride of an 11-year bull market, market volatility is back in style now. Where things will go from here is anyone'

Fixed Index Annuities The “Swiss Army Knife” Of Retirement Planning
As a licensed fiduciary for over 15 years and spending most of that time with retirees, I’ve heard the same desires and concerns repeatedly:

Which Is More Valuable, A Lump Sum Or Pension Annuity For Life?
Is a lump sum offer from an employer a better choice than a pension annuity for life? The former provides an immediate up-front amount (say

Do You Have Enough To Retire?
Retirement isn't that complicated. You either save enough -- or you come up short. But answering the question "do I have enough money to ret

Could Annuities Be Better Than Bonds for Lifetime Income?
If you asked a hundred financial advisors about what they use to construct retirement strategies, you would surely get as many opinions as t

When It's Time to Move Your Portfolio from Growth to Income
Here are five steps to take in order to help you make the transition.

Common Retirement Mistakes Made by Federal Employees
As a postal or federal employee, you have high-quality federal benefits. In time, they will play directly into your retirement, whether you

Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact. When deciding how to allocate investments, many start by taking into account th

Roth IRA vs. Life Insurance
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular? It’s important to understand the differences between a Roth IRA and life insurance. In

How Living Benefits Can Help You in Retirement
Many people know about life insurance and how it may give financial protection. What about using life insurance in retirement? Just look onl

Annuity | How Can Guarantees Help You in Your Retirement Plan?
Learn How Annuities Can Protect Your Retirement Savings & Give You Guaranteed Monthly Income For Life. Better Understand The Power of Annuit

How to Plan for Retirement Uncertainties
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence, potentially undermining our outlook during those years. Indeed, a

4 steps every woman can take to help prepare for retirement
Many men and women approach money management and financial wellness differently and this difference often extends to planning for retirement

Amid COVID Crisis, Many Savers Eye Fixed-Term Annuities
Pension and life insurance companies are reporting a major up tick and demand for fixed term annuities since the coronavirus outbreak starte

People of this age group saw the largest plunge in retirement savings from COVID-19
Savers in their 30s saw an average 13.8% drop in their retirement plans between Jan. 31 and March 31 of this year. The COVID-19 crisis has b

Social Security is Dipping Into Its Reserves Faster Due to Coronavirus
For the past few decades, people have been living longer than what Social Security was designed to pay out for. Millions of new retirees are



















