Category: Retirement

Long-term care is generally the most significant question mark when saving the optimal amount for your retirement years. According to Financial Professional Barry Bigelow, “statistically, if you’re a married couple, there’s a 25% chance one of you’ll need this type of care.” The concern here because, it’s an unknown expense based on unknown needs. This […]Continue reading

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If we’re not careful with spending habits, the phrase “where does the time go?” can easily be applied to “Where does the money go?”. And this applies to the old and the young, so it pays to start early with good financial habits.   Know your credit score If you aren’t already building credit, it […]Continue reading

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Most of the nation’s teachers and K-12 educational employees are members of their state’s public pension plans. After years of service, these plans have promised a secure retirement for educators and support staff. Unfortunately, a significant number of public pension plans serving these employees were severely underfunded before the Great Recession.1 The situation was compounded […]Continue reading

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Annuities can be mysterious. You might even feel like they come with a hidden agenda. However, with proper planning annuities can be an appropriate solution for your portfolio and financial planning.  They can offer financial advantages such as guaranteed income or living benefits. Consider these eight reasons annuities annuity strategies relative to your situation and […]Continue reading

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If you’re getting Social Security retirement benefits, some members of your family may also qualify to receive benefits on your record. Your ex-spouse or spouse may receive a monthly payment of up to one-half of your retirement benefit amount if they qualify. These Social Security payments to family members will not decrease the amount of […]Continue reading

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There are many benefits of being self-employed, but sometimes it can feel as though there are just as many hindrances. Many owners consider staying abreast of tax laws and changes tedious and frustrating, so partnering with an expert is generally in your best interest. If you’re looking for some positives, consider these deductions to help […]Continue reading

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Did you know that just about half of all Americans turning 65 today will require long-term care (LTC) in their later years? According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2022, the daily median cost of an in-home health aide is $159.00 and the daily median cost of in-home health services, such as homemaker services […]Continue reading

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Medicare open enrollment – also known as Medicare’s annual election period – runs from October 15 through December 7. During this window, Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their coverage and make changes or purchase new policies if they want to do so. For most Americans, Medicare eligibility goes hand in hand with turning 65, but some […]Continue reading

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