Tax-Advantaged is Better than Tax-Deferred! Do you know the difference?
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Tax-deferred and tax-advantaged are two terms often used interchangeably and, as a result, often lead to a lot of confusion; but, the
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Tax-deferred and tax-advantaged are two terms often used interchangeably and, as a result, often lead to a lot of confusion; but, the
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Taking care of family does present its challenges; but, it can extremely rewarding – and a lot of fun! If you’re
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Getting ready to pull the retirement cord? In a previous post, I had talked about pension options – worth reviewing if that’s
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Getting ready to leave your company? Considering doing a rollover? This isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. While rolling over
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® The Society of Actuaries outlined 17 unexpected or shocking expenses during retirement in its 2015 Risks and Process of Retirement Survey.
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Many years ago a prospective client told me his investment returns had averaged 25% per year over the past ten years. This
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® According to a survey conducted by Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement, middle income boomers aren’t paying much attention to
I’ll be conducting a retirement webinar this coming Saturday, October 1st. Who would benefit: “Baby Boomers” planning for or nearing retirement and desiring to put a
The next time you open your 401(k) or IRA statement and see your current balance, it might be worth remembering it isn’t true. The balance,
Receiving an inheritance? Not sure how to manage it? Before you make decision, it’s good to do your homework. You might find our report on
As you may or may not know, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is due to expire at the end of next year – just 16 months from now. The Biden Administration has proposed new tax increases worth knowing about.
If you are one of those asking the ‘will my money last’ question, there’s a way you can find out just what your probabilities are!