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Posted October 6, 2020
Social security retirement benefits are the cornerstone of retirement income for millions of Americans. They provide stable income for life and the life of a surviving spouse, with cost-of living increases over both lives. It’s a combination that is veryREAD MORE
Posted September 24, 2020
What a difference a year could make. Already US stocks have recouped most of 2020’s losses linked to COVID-19, and many investors are betting on a continued recovery in 2021. The 2020 downturn broke records for the sharpness of itsREAD MORE
Posted September 15, 2020
Roth IRAs have some very important benefits. Assets in a Roth IRA grow tax-free, and any withdrawals are also tax-free. They are not subject to required minimum distributions during your lifetime. They can also be passed down to heirs tax-free.READ MORE
Posted September 3, 2020
Are annuities a good idea for meeting your investment and retirement goals? It depends. Under certain circumstances, the right kind of annuity can be very helpful. For example, a Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA) can be a great way toREAD MORE
Posted August 27, 2020
Before you sell your business, make sure your finances are appropriately set up for the retirement phase of your life. Start by reviewing your portfolio to ensure that the investment options you chose will provide sufficient retirement income for theREAD MORE