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When is the Best Time?

We all want to eventually retire, and a dream for many would be to retire rich. Choosing when is the best time to retire is one of life’s big decisions, and one that requires thought before taking the plunge. While financial markets should never be the main driver behind this decision, they inevitably can have […]

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Managing the Cost

The cost of long-term care is significant and is something that most retirees will face. There are a few ways those costs can be covered, and you may not be aware of them. The obvious ones include self-funding or purchasing long-term care insurance. But did you know that some Fixed Annuity products that provide you

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Unsettled

After years of diligent saving, many retirees become unsettled by the volatility in the markets, along with the risk of the unknown. The free-floating anxiety that exists when questions like when should you start withdrawing funds, how much is too much, will you have enough money to cover unexpected expenses, what if you outlive your

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2024’s Record Number of Retirees May Spark a Recession

This year will see a record number of Baby Boomers reach the traditional retirement age. All of them will be at least 65 by 2030. However, this poses a financial challenge since fewer taxable workers eventually translate into less funding for Social Security. There will be a serious crisis if Congress does not take action.

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Co-Piloting

We all know that it is not uncommon for one spouse to be the primary decision-maker when it comes to managing a couple’s money. But this approach can have consequences. One major consequence is if the spouse with the hold on the couple’s financial situation becomes incapacitated or dies, the other spouse may find themselves

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Chances of Success

We often speak with individuals who provide us with calculations for our retirement income, which calculations are based on various assumptions, from asset allocation to market projections to future returns that may turn out to be wrong. Assumptions are only ever indicative or directional, and while a valuable exercise, a retirement strategy based on these

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Blended Families

We frequently receive inquiries from family members of decedent owners of various insurance products where there is a disconnect between their impression of who the owner of the policy wanted to be a beneficiary, and who, in fact, ended up becoming the beneficiary. So, we thought to address that topic briefly in this commentary.  While

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Near or Far

It isn’t always easy to save for retirement, in part because, for many people, it is far enough away that we don’t feel any sense of urgency. One possible solution? Make the future feel closer. You can start this process by asking what future benefit could be provided by choosing where you put your retirement

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