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28th Sep, 2023

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Single Versus Joint Life Insurance

From: REAP, LLC. | Retirement & Estate Advisors & Professionals

Life insurance gives you peace of mind that your partner will be taken care of when you are gone. If you are in a committed relationship, you can get that peace of mind with a single or joint life insurance policy. But what is the difference between the two, and which works best?

Single Life Insurance

14th Sep, 2023

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Retirement Risks for High Income-Earners

From: REAP, LLC. | Retirement & Estate Advisors & Professionals

Even middle- and upper-income earners face retirement risks. What are some of the biggest risks, and how can you preserve your financial security in retirement?

The Risks

  • Volatility: Your retirement portfolio could be impacted by market volatility. Will you be prepared if your planned retirement date is in the middle of a market downturn?
  • Longevity: Longevity is a wonderful…

Does the 4% rule still make sense for retirement in the 2020s?

18th Jul, 2023

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Does the 4% rule still make sense for retirement in the 2020s?

From: www.financial-planning.com

Rules of thumb are popular for a reason. They’re simple, familiar and can set a good starting point for grappling with complicated questions. But in retirement planning, there’s one guideline that experts say is badly in need of an update: the 4% rule.

The idea is straightforward: Over the course of your first year of retirement, withdraw about…

HECM vs HELOC

5th Jul, 2023

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HECM vs HELOC

Before you consider a HELOC, there may be a better choice, exclusively for you. A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage.

  • If you are 62 or older
  • If you don’t want to make required monthly mortgage payments
  • If you are planning on living in the home for at least several years
  • If you are interested in a flexible line of credit that is available when you need it

For many people, a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)…

The importance of pets for seniors

5th Jul, 2023

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The Importance of Our Pet Families!

For some of us, our families are spread out all over the country, maybe even the world in some cases. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have our loved ones as close as we would like, but we are lucky to enjoy the company of our furry family that help to keep us active and lift our spirits daily.

Many Americans are choosing to age in place. A large part of…

I’m a Financial Planning Expert: Here Are My Best Tips for Living Off of Social Security

21st Jun, 2023

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I’m a Financial Planning Expert: Here Are My Best Tips for Living Off of Social Security

From: www.gobankingrates.com

For some people in their 20s, when they land that first great job and have some disposable income to spare, their attention — and money — turn to spending on a fun car or a stellar downtown apartment. But the experts say it’s actually time to start saving for something…

New IRS Life Expectancy Tables Creates “Arbitrage” Opportunity

20th Jun, 2023

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New IRS Life Expectancy Tables Creates “Arbitrage” Opportunity

From: Sterling Foundation Management

Recent IRS actions may create an opportunity to receive a premium price for your charitable remainder trust interests.

On June 1, 2023, the IRS finally adopted “new” mortality tables. We place the word “new” in quotation marks because the tables in question are based on 2010 data.

The world has changed drastically since 2010, and so the IRS’s new tables are…

5 Charts About the Super Concentrated Stock Market

9th Jun, 2023

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5 Charts About the Super Concentrated Stock Market

From: www.morningstar.com

We may be entering a new bull market, but nearly all of 2023′s returns are from the largest stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

It may seem like the stock market is having a good year. But take a closer look, and you see that its gains are more highly concentrated than ever before. Just a handful of stocks are responsible for…

A Guide to Turning 65

5th Jun, 2023

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A Guide to Turning 65

From: www.mutualofomaha.com

According to a 2019 U.S. Census Bureau report, more than 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65 every day a number that’s only going to grow over the next five years. In addition to being the age at which Americans become eligible for Medicare, 65 has long been regarded as the traditional age for retirement. But as we’re living longer, and in many…

4 risks to retirement income

1st Jun, 2023

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4 risks to retirement income

From: Allianz

Clients in today’s economic environment need to be prepared for a variety of risks to their financial well-being. Their retirement strategy in particular needs a mix of assets that can help support and protect long-term goals.

Along with traditional sources of retirement income – including Social Security benefits, a 401(k), an annuity, and other investments – a fixed index universal life insurance (FIUL) policy can play an important…