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Which is Better: An IUL or a Roth IRA?

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.

June 6, 2023

Uncle Sam’s Greed and Your Retirement: Should You Go All-In on Your 401(k)?

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.

May 19, 2023

Does SECURE Act 2.0 Create a Stealth Tax?

The SECURE Act 2.0 may do a lot to help secure Uncle Sam, but I’m not so sure about the rest of us.

January 23, 2023

SECURE Act 2.0?

Remember when we heard the SECURE Act eliminated the stretch IRA for most all non-spouse beneficiaries?

June 9, 2021

What Does A Tax Strategy Look Like?

There are many possible tax strategies available. The question, of course, is which, if any, are appropriate for you.

March 11, 2021

No RMDs for 2020!

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) have been eliminated for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; but, you just might want to consider taking a distribution anyway. Why?

August 14, 2020

Three Tips for Building Family Wealth

Most people work long hours for 30+ years trying to build wealth for themselves and their families. These three tips can make it a little easier.

July 6, 2020

The SECURE Act Is A Financial Planning “Game Changer”.

This major change will bring in $15.7 billion in tax revenue by 2029, according to the joint committee on taxation in their report on the bill, H.R. 1994. And, guess whose money they want? Yes, yours.

February 26, 2020

Planning to Roll Your 401(k) to Your Own IRA?

Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Getting ready to retire? Planning to roll your 401(k) into your own IRA? It will pay to do your homework first.

November 29, 2016

What if Retirement Plan Statements Stated the Facts?

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,

September 21, 2016

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How to Create A Risk-Free Investment Strategy.

November 13, 2023

So, you want to dive into the stock market without losing your sanity or, more importantly, your hard-earned cash? Here’s a strategy that’s not exactly ‘rocket science’ – Here’s a risk-free investment strategy that’s a ‘diet version’ of a financial plan. It surely doesn’t cover all the bases, but it’s sure to spice up your next dinner party conversation.

Bad Financial Behavior and How to Avoid It!

October 20, 2023

Rollercoasters are fun – at the amusement park. Not so much in your retirement account. And that’s where bad financial behavior gets costly.

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