April 30, 2025
Planning for Market Uncertainty: 5 Things to Consider If the Market Is Shaky
If you’re retired or nearing retirement, market uncertainty can feel unnerving. After you’ve spent decades working, saving, and planning, it’s natural to be concerned when the market dips or prices start rising.
April 23, 2025
Annuity vs. Life Insurance: What’s the Difference?
As you think about how you want to approach planning for retirement, you’ll need to make decisions about how to manage financial risks and income. Annuities and life insurance policies are both excellent tools for doing that, but they serve different purposes.
April 17, 2025
Annuities: A Financial Anchor in Times of Economic Instability
In times of economic instability, investors often seek safe havens to protect their financial future. Annuities, a financial product designed to provide a steady income stream, can be a valuable tool for those looking to mitigate risk and ensure stability. We’ll explore how annuities can serve as a reliable option during times of financial uncertainty.
April 16, 2025
10 Retirement Income Streams Beyond Traditional Investments
Planning for a financially secure retirement often requires a bit of creativity. The average American retiree aged 65 or older spends approximately $4,818 a month, and relying solely on traditional investments, like 401(k)s or pensions, might not be enough.
April 9, 2025
Digital Transformation in Retirement Planning and Wealth Management
Do you remember the days when managing your retirement and investment accounts meant endless phone calls, in-person meetings, and waiting for paper statements to arrive via snail mail? It wasn’t that long ago, but thanks to today’s technology, people can now manage their money with the tap of a finger. Online platforms let people track investments and adjust retirement plans anytime, anywhere (no fax machines, postage stamps or getting on the horn required).
April 2, 2025
5 Steps to Protect Yourself from AI-Enhanced Investment Scams
As technology advances, so do the tactics employed by bad actors to deceive unsuspecting investors. One of the latest trends involves the use of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) to create convincing fraudulent media. This blog will explore how these scams operate and offer strategies to safeguard your investments.
