Planning
Buying An Annuity? Keep it Simple!
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® It isn’t uncommon for people to buy things they don’t need; and when it comes to annuities, it’s often no different,
August 17, 2016
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Planning
HEALTH CARE COSTS MAY EAT HALF OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® The 2016 Retirement Health Care Costs Data Report recently released by Healthview Services found that health care costs are continuing to
July 27, 2016
Planning
Pension Plan Retirement Options
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Choosing between pension options can be a difficult task. Choosing an option that guarantees your spouse pension benefits after your death
July 13, 2016
Planning
Rollover Mistakes Could Be Irrevocable!
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® According to Cerulli Associates, rollovers from 401(k)s and other retirement plans will cause IRA assets to reach $12 trillion by 2020,
June 29, 2016
Investing
The Road to Retirement = 4 Simple Steps
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® When I was young, my father once advised, “Jim, just save 10-cents out of every dollar you ever earn and you’ll
June 22, 2016
Planning
RMD’s: A Quick 4-Tip Checklist for Baby Boomers
James Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Remember the 1990s? That was when every business channel had multiple programs with business gurus picking and ranking mutual funds. It
June 15, 2016
Life Insurance
How to Plan for a “Late Life” Income Without Giving Up Control
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Scott and Linda (not their real names) have done everything right: They’ve worked hard, saved and invested wisely, and did all
June 15, 2016
Planning
Can You REDUCE Risk by ADDING Risk?
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Does ‘adding’ a riskier position to a portfolio actually REDUCE the total portfolio risk? The fact is many investors are often
May 4, 2016