In prior columns I’ve written about a framework to consider how to generate retirement income. On one hand you have insurance-based strategies that have an underlying income guarantee and on the other investing-based strategies that are probability-based. Guarantees are today … Continue reading
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Fashion Fads Are Fun. Investment Fads Can Be Harmful.
Fads can be fun. Look at the 1980s: big hair, shoulder pads, acid washed jeans, MC Hammer pants, neon clothes, and the mullet. I personally enjoyed a variation of the mullet – a little Bart Simpson spike coupled with bangs … Continue reading
Bad Investor Behavior Again Causes Financial Harm
When U.S. stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 index, fell 13.52% in 2018’s fourth quarter, many felt like the market was in the midst of a major collapse. And their behavior showed it. In December alone, U.S. investors pulled … Continue reading
2018 Tax Preparation & Form 1099 Mailing
Tax season can be a very busy time of year, and therefore we wanted to provide you the specific details regarding the Form 1099 tax reporting schedule to help you plan ahead. As in past reporting years, the goal is … Continue reading
Understanding Variable Annuities Costs & Benefits
Some financial salespeople tout variable annuities as a better way protect your money or create retirement income. Even smart people can get caught up in the hype. This article will shed light on how they really work and what you … Continue reading