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The Power of Nostalgia
You might think that the more recent an event, the easier it would be to remember it. And you might think that things that happened to you a long time ago would be harder to recall, but the human brain and memory are actually more complex. There is what psychologists call a “reminiscence bump,” which is the tendency for older [...]
Discussing the Facts About Annuities: Provided by Safe Annuity Education
As a financial professional, it's in my nature to investigate financial products and strategies that can help best serve my clients. Annuities can be a great form of guaranteed income that help protect and grow your savings. But, all annuities are not the same so it’s important that you work with a trusted financial professional to get the facts about [...]
Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones
An estate plan is like a car; it requires regular maintenance, and may need parts replaced as it ages. Some experts recommend reviewing your estate plan every three years, or after a major life event. You may need to update your estate plan to reflect the changes to the tax code, as well as life events like the death or [...]
Spring Cleaning Your Retirement Accounts
By the time you’re ready to retire, you’ve probably had a number of jobs over the course of your working life. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans hold an average of 12 different jobs by age 50. This means that it’s likely you also have more than one 401(k) account, leaving you with a few options [...]
Do You Need to File a Tax Extension?
Doing your taxes might be complicated, but thankfully filing for an extension can help give you some more time to prepare. There are many decisions to be made when preparing your taxes, such as whether you should itemize or take the standard deduction, and finding out how new changes to the tax code affect you. If you need more time [...]
Saving for Retirement While Reducing Your Taxes
This tax season will be the first time Americans are filing under the new tax code, adding complexity, and possibly stress, to the already complex and stressful filing process. But, like with most things in life, a little preparation goes a long way. As you prepare for retirement, you’ll want to think about ways to decrease your tax burden and [...]
If You Have an IRA Don’t Forget About This Important Deadline
Most people know that April 15th is Tax Day, but they may not know that it is also the deadline to contribute to an IRA. Even if you file for a tax extension, you must send your IRA contribution by April 15th. Contributing to an IRA is one good way to save for retirement, so make sure your contribution isn’t [...]
Don’t Let Market Volatility Ruin Your Retirement
Now that you’re nearing retirement, the term “market volatility” might stir up different feelings than it 30 years ago. Older workers and retirees understand that they have less time to make up for losses in their investments and to ride out future market crashes than they did when they were younger. And with life expectancies increasing, leaving your financial wellbeing [...]
