The word annuity means a stream of payments. We’re familiar with this concept as it applies to traditional pensions. Unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer people eligible for a traditional pension. For investors planning for retirement, they may consider adding a fixed rate annuity to provide an income stream in

Do you feel you have taken the steps to ensure your financial future, having an IRA and/or a 401(k) account? Do the new tax laws throws a wrench into your plan, making the conversion to a Roth IRA seem beneficial? You may think the Roth IRA sounds like a viable

If you are planning for your future, then you know that having enough money upon retirement is a top agenda item. It can be challenging to determine how much of your money you should put into an IRA vs. a Roth IRA vs. traditional investments vs. a 401(k) plan, especially

Imagine you’re in a mall with your spouse and you realize there was something you forgot in the car. You then suggest, “honey, wait right here so I can find you. I’ll be right back.” Your spouse waits where you agreed, but starts to smell smoke. Should they call you

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