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Watch Those Comparisons
/in Annuities/by Stephen DybwadMake sure your comparisons are apples to apples Which is better, a hammer or a screwdriver? It depends on what you are trying to accomplish, doesn’t it? Both of them can be wonderful, or both of them can be useless. And even though you are comparing similar things (tools), it all depends on the task […]
Learn The Secret That Most Affects Your Retirement Success
/in Retirement Planning/by Brad PistoleWhen you consider what it takes to establish a successful retirement plan, what comes to mind? Is it your annual rate of return; the safety of your principal; having a balanced portfolio; guaranteed income for life? While all above are important, they are not the most critical factors that will determine whether you will run […]
The Value Of Legacy
/in Retirement Planning/by Library of Financial ArticlesMoney has three primary functions in retirement. Those functions are INCOME (the cash flow that you need to live), LIQUIDITY (money for growth and emergencies), and LEGACY. The focus of this article is on LEGACY. The word legacy is defined in part as follows: a gift of property; a bequest; anything handed down from the […]
Owning Gold Is Hoarding
/in Investing/by Bill BroichI have been asked so many times about owning gold. Many people feel that gold is safe and a place to keep their money free from invasion of foreign entities or our government. To me, this is absolute nonsense. Try and think on a larger scale, what happens when you buy gold? You now own […]
Which Annuity Is Right For You?
/in Annuities/by Library of Financial ArticlesPart 3 Last week I wrote about the different annuities that are available and the difference between them. This week, I hope to describe who may be best suited for each annuity. Fixed Annuity – As I wrote, this annuity earns a fixed rate of return. This annuity is best suited for someone who does […]
What Do Different Annuities Offer?
/in Annuities/by Library of Financial ArticlesPart 2: Last week I wrote about what the experts think about annuities; how leaders such as Tony Robbins, Suze Orman, Dr. David Babbel, after doing much research, state that for the right person, at the right time, the right annuity can be very beneficial to enhance one’s retirement. So, what is the right annuity? […]
What Do Experts Say About Using Annuities for Retirement Planning?
/in Annuities/by Library of Financial ArticlesPart 1: There are many opinions about annuities and misconceptions; but let me ask you this – if leading economists, financial spokespeople, and leaders of various departments of our government use annuities for their portfolio, wouldn’t it be wise to look at annuities and learn more about them? In Tony Robbins book, Money Master The […]
Maximize Your Pension And Take Better Care Of Your Spouse.
/in Retirement Planning/by Jim JungeMany pension programs both in the private and public sectors offer a “Spousal Survivor Benefit.” If the primary pensioner dies first—the spouse gets a percentage, usually not all, of the regular monthly pension received before death. If selected, this nice benefit comes at a not-so-nice cost. The provider of the monthly pension is now going […]
Which Bucket Of Money Do I Use First?
/in Retirement Planning/by Steve KerbyMost people who have saved for retirement, college, or just an emergency fund, have assets in several different investments, I like to think of each of these as buckets. Buckets of money. Once the time comes to consider which bucket to use first, many options arise. If you have qualified money in a bucket […]
Does Tax Deferred Growth Make Sense For You?
/in Retirement Planning/by Bill BroichThe definition of tax-deferred growth is this: An investment in which some or all taxes are paid at a future date, rather than in the year the investment produces income. When comparing tax-deferred accounts with annual taxable accounts, several factors need to be considered: · How soon will the funds be needed? · Are these […]