
Older Variable Annuities Can Be Expensive!
Older annuities have grown – and so have their expenses. They may be worth a review.
Older annuities have grown – and so have their expenses. They may be worth a review.
Making your retirement nest-egg last through retirement isn’t easy. Company pension plans have all but disappeared, which means it’s now up to you to be your own actuary. Unfortunately, it’s not something many are equipped to do.
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® Annuity income may feel secure; but, is it really? Once you realize that money is worth only what it can purchase,
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,
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Wouldn’t it be comforting to know you’re retirement is assured? An income you can’t outlive does have appeal. People who retire
You’ve just inherited an IRA from someone not your spouse… usually a parent. Guess what! Your rules are different.
If you’ve changed jobs or are getting ready to retire, don’t leave your old retirement account behind. Rolling over your employer-sponsored plan—like a 401(k) or 403(b)—into an IRA or new employer’s plan keeps your money growing tax-deferred and gives you more control over your investments.