Examine the different types of annuities and see if an annuity is the right fit for your retirement portfolio.
If you know the truth about America's finances, it should make you mad! Consider that One-fifth of all United States dollars ever printed has entered existence within the past year. A WHOPPING 20% of our new money supply printed within the past year! This craziness has led the Federal Reserve to expand the US balance [...]
“If you are a federal or state employee planning to retire in the next year, you should waste zero time planning your exit.”- George Politarhos If you are like most federal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), you have numerous things to consider. Many Federal, State and local employee programs complicate retirement planning [...]
"By focusing on low and middle-income earners, Joe Biden hopes to stimulate a pandemic-ravaged economy. The impact could be significant for higher net worth individuals and corporations."- Jerry Yu. Now that both the House and Senate are in the hands of Democrats, it is likely that President will be able to get more of his [...]
2020 was a year notable for a series of disruptive economic events, dramatic shifts in the way Americans work, and renewed interest in alternative markets, especially those embracing change to maintain relevance. The year began smoothly enough as many asset classes and indices experienced growth from the beginning of the year until around the middle [...]
"Even before the pandemic, the senior health care marketplace was experiencing rate increases, capacity shortages, and changes in coverage. The pandemic further deepened these trends." Ken Reeves As you plan your eventual exit from the workforce, it is likely your retirement and income planner has talked to you about the need for long-term care insurance. Long-term care insurance [...]
"Depending on to whom you listen, the recent GameStop "short squeeze" affair will have little to no impact on long-term investors, or… it will change everything."-Eric Coons If you saw the film The Big Short, starring Christian Bale, then you have undoubtedly heard of the standard Wall Street practice of "short selling." While there are [...]
“What goes up, must come down-Spinning wheel got to go around" A famous line from Blood, Sweat, and Tears.” - Ray Cessna What really makes stock prices go up or down? Is it truly as simple as what goes up must come down and vice versa? How do I select stocks with the best profit [...]
Today 10,000 new baby boomers retire each day. Think about it: Many people don’t get defined pension plans from their employers anymore. If anything, employers have reduced their 401k match, while employees are contributing less to their 401k.
"Multiple surveys of today's seniors point to health and wellness as a top concern in retirement. A majority of respondents over 50 cite good health as the key to a happy and prosperous life after work."- Angie Politarhos. As Gen Xers and Millennials move into planning their post-career lives, there has been a shift in [...]
"Rising unemployment has serious implications, even for those already retired." Robert Cannon. As the country emerges from COVID-19-related lockdowns, we are beginning to see more of the economic aftermath, particularly in the form of unemployment. When you are already retired or are close to retirement, it's tempting to feel somewhat insulated from the effects of [...]
