Five Times When An Annuity Makes Sense
My recent blog posts, as well as on this platform, discussed the advantages of arranging assets early – ten years or more before retirement
My recent blog posts, as well as on this platform, discussed the advantages of arranging assets early – ten years or more before retirement
Last week we heard from many experts who believe it may be time to dump the 401(k). Two weeks ago we discovered that many experts,
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® When most people think about estate planning, they think about protecting assets from estate taxation. But, most people aren’t worried about
You’ve seen this chart. Advisors have been using it – or something like it – with clients and prospective clients for years. It’s supposed
We all know the Fed target is 2% inflation; but, since COVID-19 and all the accompanying spending, it’s been tough going for the Fed. While the rate of inflation has been slowly declining, it’s still stubbornly around 3% – and with people living longer, it can still spell disaster for those facing retirement, especially with longer life expectancies.
Retirement milestones should actually begin the day you leave school and enter the workforce; but few people think about retirement at that age. They’re too busy starting careers. If they achieve early success, they won’t even be worried about retirement. It’s been my experience that it’s after age 50 they come through my door. By that time they’re done with stock tips and chasing rainbows. Age 50 has a way of making all of us start thinking.