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The Anatomy of an Index
Did you know that more than $11.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index, including $4.6 trillion

How Delaying Social Security Pays Off
Combining taxable IRA and retirement plan income with Social Security income in the same year triggers the torpedo, causing retirees’ effect

How Medicaid Compliant Annuities Work.
Retirees facing the prospect of depleting their retirement savings to pay for long-term care, consider whether a Medicaid Compliant Annuity

Retirement Tips For Empty Nesters and Retirees
With the children now out of the house, financial priorities become more focused on preparing for retirement. At this stage, you may very li

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Preparing for retirement can look a little different for women than it does for men. Although stereotypes are changing, women are still more

9 Facts About Retirement
Retirement can have many meanings. For some, it will be a time to travel and spend time with family members. For others, it will be a time t

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
While the financial situation of military personnel and their families mirrors the general population in many respects, heavy indebtedness a

Asset Allocation
The idea behind asset allocation is to offset any losses from one class with gains in another, and thus, reduce the overall risk of the port

Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Medicare coverage can be a critical component for living a healthy life in retirement, as well as for maintaining your financial......

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
The decision of when to take Social Security versus retirement plan benefits might change significantly if taxes are considered. A result...

4 Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities
Raising a child is expensive and can cost a quarter of a million dollars, not including college. For a child with special needs, that cost..

Understanding Long-Term Care
When it comes to addressing your long-term care needs, many look to select a strategy that may help them protect assets, preserve dignity...

Alternative Ways Investors Can Reach Higher Interest Potential
Even though Americans usually keep about 7% to 8% of their income in savings, that rate increased to more than 33% due to the pandemic.

The Limitations of Medicare and Medicaid
More than 75% of family caregivers incur thousands of dollars in chronic illness out-of-pocket expenses.

Investment Portfolios Head-To-Head With Recession Volatility
This FREE eBook focuses on 3 sections that will help you assess your current investment situation based on where you are: More than 10 years

Women Retirees Underestimate the Coming Long-Term Care Tsunami
According to a Genworth study, Americans are unprepared for the skyrocketing cost of long-term care, and expect the government to cover it.

The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
As an investor, you face another, lesser-known risk for which the market does not compensate you, nor can it be easily reduced through diver

TIPS for Inflation
Unlike conventional U.S. Treasury bonds, the principal amount of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or “TIPS,” is adjusted when there

More Growth Potential Than CDs | How Do Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities Work?
For retirement savers wanting more growth potential than what CDs and other fixed-interest assets might offer, fixed index annuities can be















