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How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?

In a recent survey, 74% of current workers stated they plan to work for pay after retiring.1 And that possibility raises an interesting ques

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

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes

Certain Uncertainties in Retirement

Over a 30-year period, uncertainties may evaporate or resolve themselves, but new ones historically have emerged. The uncertainties we face

Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

Most understand that waiting to claim Social Security benefits can result in higher monthly payments. However, many don’t know that there ar

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

Next to “When should I claim Social Security benefits?”, one of the more common questions people have is “How much will I receive?” Calculat

Don't Let These Annuity Myths Fool You

Before you add an annuity to your income strategy, it’s prudent to understand what an annuity does and what it doesn’t do. Essentially, annu

A Primer on Dividends

When interest rates reach historic lows, some investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks when in search of income-generating investments. Wh

THE ABCs Of Zero Coupon Bonds

At first blush, the idea of a bond that doesn’t pay interest seems oxymoronic. After all, isn’t a bond a debt instrument that pays periodic

Getting A Head Start On College Savings

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How to Make the Tax Code Work for You

Understanding credits and deductions is a critical building block to making the tax code work for you. By April 19, 2019, 137million taxpaye

Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets

The COVID-19 outbreak has put tremendous pressure on stock prices, prompting some investors to blindly and indiscriminately sell positions a

Mortgages in Retirement

Get a Free Mortgage Protection Quote: Anyone who has gone through the process of mapping out their retirement knows there can be.......

What a Market Correction Means for You

As an investor, getting through a correction means having the poise to ride out short-term volatility. Here’s a quick refresher: a correctio

ROTH IRA Conversions in the Era of COVID-19

In the face of the market downturn after the COVID-19 outbreak, you may be in a unique financial situation. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken

401K Options After a Job Loss

The CARES Act waives the 10% early withdrawal penalties on 401(k) plans, giving some account owners up to three years to replace what they t

How to fund an annuity from your IRA

Deferred annuities may offer protection of your principal. Fixed deferred annuities guarantee your principal and a minimum rate of interest

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