Posts Tagged ‘Annuities’
Exploring the Behavioral Biases of Investing
Despite the research and due diligence necessary in developing an investment portfolio, investors are frequently influenced more by their own emotional and behavioral biases than by data.1 These biases may…
Read MoreThe Cost of Health Care
Americans spend a lot on health care. In 2016, national health expenditures grew 4.3 percent to $3.3 trillion, which amounts to $10,348 per person.1 It’s interesting that you’ll find few…
Read MoreOngoing Veteran Program Receives Funding
On Dec. 22, 2017, President Trump signed a continuing resolution authorizing $2.1 billion to extend the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) in 2018.1 This is a temporary funding solution that will…
Read MoreGreen Innovation and Investors
President Trump may have announced his intention to drop the U.S. from the Paris Agreement last June,1 but that didn’t stop commerce from pressing on with “green” innovation. Drawing from…
Read MoreHow Losing Sleep Could Translate to a Loss of Money
Some teenagers seem to sleep a lot. As parents and grandparents, we can find this rather aggravating. But the fact is, as we get older, our sleep patterns may change,…
Read MoreThe Federal Reserve’s Role in the Economy
The U.S. government’s system of checks and balances applies not only to its distribution of power but also to its economic viability. The Securities and Exchange Commission regulates the investment…
Read MoreAnticipated Changes in Workplace Demographics
Online shopping has become the norm in the Western part of the world. Experts say mature economies adopted e-commerce quickly because of its strong infrastructure and a trusting financial landscape.1…
Read MoreStudy Proves Aging a One-Way Process
As you may have already suspected, aging is not a reversible process. This was confirmed in a new study titled “Intercellular Competition and Inevitability of Multicellular Aging,” in which researchers…
Read MoreSteps for Building a Retirement Income Plan
Not everyone has dramatic success as an investor. For many, the key isn’t to have great stock market insights or great luck, but rather the foresight to consistently invest in…
Read MoreGet in the Know: Social Security and IRS Updates for 2018
The new year will bring several changes that could affect your Social Security benefits and retirement savings. Last October, the Social Security Administration announced cost-of-living adjustments for 2018 benefits. Starting…
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