Is Inflation on the Horizon?
So far, tariff-induced inflation simply hasn’t arrived. You’d think if it was going to, it would be here by now. But, are we out of the woods? And, how can you protect yourself?
So far, tariff-induced inflation simply hasn’t arrived. You’d think if it was going to, it would be here by now. But, are we out of the woods? And, how can you protect yourself?
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® People are often either surprised to hear that stocks are probably the best inflation hedge they’ll ever find – or they
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
When it comes to building a solid financial future, finding the right investment vehicle can be a daunting task. Comparisons are often made between an IUL (Indexed Universal Life Insurance) and a Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account) as a choice between getting life insurance or investing in the stock market. While an IUL can give the appearance of doing both; however that’s not really the case – and, often, this can lead to unrealistic expectations.
Given the size of our growing national debt it’s no wonder so many people believe taxes will be higher in the future. We have an ageing population and there are a number of factors at work: There’s the annual deficit plus money needed to fund Medicare and Social Security, just to mention a few.