Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® If you work, you have a business partner, even if you don’t own a business. And, this partner isn’t like most
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Did you know that as much as 80% to 90% of many business owner’s net worth is tied-up in their businesses?
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® For years the media and others have debated the ultimate value of an advisor to the individual investor. Some believe they
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Ever wonder why so many “off-the-shelf” allocation engines available today tend to look so much alike? The reason is pretty straightforward:
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Scott and Linda (not their real names) are in their 50s and have done a lot of things right: They’ve worked
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Ever heard of a “One-Way Buy-Sell” arrangement? Don’t feel bad. Few people have. I know when I was in publishing I
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® The DOL wants investors to know who their “advisors” are and just how they operate when giving advice to consumers regarding
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Business valuation is something that most business owners don’t think about until they decide it’s time to sell. Big mistake. Business
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Annuities can play a valuable role in a retirement portfolio; but, often they’re somewhat oversold. Should equity-indexed annuities serve as a
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® The new jobs report shows 178,000 jobs were created last month – and much of the media has reported that number;
If you have $500,000 in your 401(k) or IRA, it’s not really $500.000. That’s a tax planning mistake most people make going right out of the gate. If you’re married and filing jointly, it’s more likely you could have $325,000 (35% tax bracket) or just $315,000 (37% tax bracket).
The three largest expenses in the federal budget are Social Security/Medicare, interest on the debt, and defense.
