Retirement in Stages

One way to approach retirement is to think of it in stages. While retirement might seem like the final step of a journey, your goals and lifestyle will likely continue to evolve, and your income strategy should reflect that. For example, consider looking at your retirement in five-year stages; can you meet your income needs for the next five years with relatively little downside?  This is another reason an annuity might help; an annuity can offer guaranteed income for life (backed by the claims-paying ability of the carrier) thus creating an income source you won’t ever outlive. If you’re interested,

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Why? 

We were recently asked why we believe that an annuity can help with your retirement strategy. Three reasons come readily to mind.  The first reason is that they can be used as asset protection. Fixed annuities, for example, are safer for your money than volatile investment options. The second reason is the possibility of a guaranteed (backed by the claims-paying ability of the carrier) income stream. An annuity can offer a consistent source of income, which can be valuable in ensuring that retirees have enough money to cover essential living expenses. A third reason is longevity protection; by placing at

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Before You Click 

Some scams are run on a daily basis, and are so intricately made, they can trick even the smartest of us. The scams we’re talking about come in the form of emails where the sender shows up in your email box as purportedly coming from an entity you recognize, such as the Social Security Administration, Best Buy, PayPal, and the like. The emails usually look very real, even having the proper logo, and disclaimers on the bottom. They often will tell you that you overpaid for something or that you received some letter telling you how much money you would

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Retirement Paycheck 

Retirement is different from your working years–you’re no longer putting in time and collecting a paycheck regularly. Creating a sustainable paycheck in retirement is, however, an art worth mastering. Without a full-time employer, retirees are left with the task of cobbling together a sustainable cash-flow strategy that will not only cover their expenses, but also prioritize which sources of income to use, and when. Call us if you’d like to brainstorm with us about how you envision using your savings and assets. We might have some ideas you haven’t considered that may act as a replacement for your paycheck you

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