Archive for July 2019
Challenges in the Health Care System
The older we get, the more likely we are to need medical care, which is why health insurance premiums are higher for mature adults.1 Unfortunately, most doctors are given the…
Read MoreDon’t Avoid Family Conversations About Money
One of the first discussions a young couple may have when starting a family is about affordability. How will they pay for child care? Will one spouse quit their job…
Read MoreAssessing your Mortgage Situation in Retirement
When it comes to retirement preparation, a common benchmark goal is having one’s mortgage paid off. This typically removes a large, ongoing payment from the budget and can reduce retirement…
Read MoreStock Market Roundup: What to Watch
Between 1926 and 2018, the S&P 500 experienced double-digit annual losses only 11 times. Not only did the market recover, but the index has never permanently lost ground in any…
Read MoreAnnuity questions? We have answers!
Perhaps you are familiar with an annuity. The basic premise is that you convert a lump sum of money into a stream of income. Unlike an investment, once you commit…
Read MoreCompanies look to innovative options to hedge insurance risk
Companies are constantly trying to find new ways to reduce their expenses and generate revenue each year; some in quite innovative ways. The insurance industry is no different. On the…
Read MoreMore Tax Considerations For 2019
According to IRS estimates, taxpayers collectively pay about 82 percent of taxes they legitimately owe. This amounts to about $458 billion annually in lost taxes, based on data from 2008…
Read More7 Hidden Risks That Threaten Your Retirement
You may fear losing money in the stock market. But there are many other risks that could cut your nest egg in half! Learn what they are on Retirement Solutions…
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