Category: IFG Viewpoint & Outlook

IFG Viewpoint & Outlook

No Tax on Social Security Benefits?

We all love free money; and no taxes on Social Security sounds good! Hey, Social Security benefits weren’t taxed for many years!

January 27, 2025

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IFG Viewpoint & Outlook

SECURE Act 2.0: RMD Age Hikes Coming?

RMD age hikes may not be the blessing you think. The question just might be who is more secure? Retirees or future government spending?

August 8, 2022

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Annuities

Hidden Surrender Charges

I don’t know anyone, certified financial planner professionals included, who is a fan of surrender charges; but, economically they are a fact of life for many products simply to make the offering available and viable for the investment or financial product provider.

September 14, 2020

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Annuities

No RMDs for 2020!

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) have been eliminated for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; but, you just might want to consider taking a distribution anyway. Why?

August 14, 2020

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Annuities

Three Tips for Building Family Wealth

Most people work long hours for 30+ years trying to build wealth for themselves and their families. These three tips can make it a little easier.

July 6, 2020

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IFG Viewpoint & Outlook

The Investment Model And It’s Amazing Hidden Powers.

Few understand the power of the investment allocation model, even in – especially in – times of crisis; but the power can be great when tied to a long-range financial plan.

May 18, 2020

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IFG Viewpoint & Outlook

Would You Build A House Without a Blueprint?

If you’re receiving Social Security, Pension, or other guaranteed income, you may want to rethink how your nest-egg is arranged for long-term inflation risk.

May 4, 2020

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Economy

Are the Markets On Their Way Back?

Increased debt, the worry of a debt spiral, low yields, and future taxes – all make a solid plan more important than ever. Unfortunately, too many put it off until the’re “confident’, but they never get there.

April 20, 2020

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IFG Viewpoint & Outlook

Beware: The COVID-19 Scammers are Loose.

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April 6, 2020

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IFG Viewpoint & Outlook

IRS Creates a Coronavirus Site

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March 18, 2020

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Inflation Pressures, Retirement, and Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda

From Growth to Efficiency and a Fiduciary Standard: Tax-Smart Investors Focus on More than Performance.

Why Claiming Social Security at Age 70 Could Be a Smart Move—But Here’s What Most People Miss

Five Sneaky Tax Traps – and How You Can Dodge Them!

IRA Beneficiary Rules for Children are Different.

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Inflation Pressures, Retirement, and Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda

June 23, 2025

While the Fed continues to target a 2.0% inflation rate, headwinds in the form of inflation pressures from worker shortages, tariffs, and foreign conflicts are coming at a time as America approaches a historic demographic milestone – a record number of individuals turning 65 this year.

From Growth to Efficiency and a Fiduciary Standard: Tax-Smart Investors Focus on More than Performance.

June 19, 2025

Back in the 1990s, taxes and fiduciary standards weren’t talked about. The financial headlines were dominated by star fund managers and double-digit growth stories. Financial talk shows and glossy magazines alike obsessed over who was “beating the market.” The mantra was simple: accumulate assets. That was the measure of success.

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