Insurance
Insurance is essential to any comprehensive financial security plan. If tragic events like death, disability or critical illness strike, insurance can protect you and your family from undue hardship. Some life insurance policies also provide tax-advantaged savings that you can draw on to achieve...
Money Management Strategies
Along with the protection offered through insurance and the goal setting provided by investment choices, money management strategies can help manage savings on a daily basis. From mortgage payments to tax savings, a strategy for managing money effectively involves a consideration of individual...
Investments
Investments can play a key role in any financial plan. For individuals, a mix of investment products, income and pension plans can help address short- and long-term goals. For employers, I can offer assistance with savings and pension plans. 401 (k) retirement plans and Individual Retirement...
Individual Securities
Individuals have access to a variety of investment vehicles that can be used to help them meet their short and long-term goals. The suitability of one investment over another depends largely on the individual’s financial situation and his or her own preferences, priorities and tolerance for risk...
Articles
If you’re approaching retirement age, you may be considering a move to a more retirement-friendly state, particularly if your current state of residence imposes numerous taxes on social security, pensions, and other retirement income. While making the decision to relocate is not something that can be done lightly, there are a variety of options available nationwide that may allow you to retain more of your retirement income. Of course, taxes alone are not the only...
As a single woman, you may be faced with some unique challenges when planning for retirement. Here's what you should consider.
We all remember savings bonds. Once a popular gift for young children, parents could secure the bonds knowing that they could cash them out in the future. At that time, savings bonds were typically purchased through an employer or a local financial institution. What made them particularly appealing was the ability to purchase a $50.00 savings bond for $25.00. The idea was to hold onto the bond until maturity, where the bond could be redeemed...
While no one expects to become disabled, 1 in 4 Americans do so prior to retirement age. An accident, an unforeseen medical event, a catastrophic injury can all lead to temporary or permanent disability. So, what happens when you suddenly find yourself unable to work? Most people turn to Social Security Disability. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration offers limited disability benefits that are notoriously difficult to obtain. Difficulty aside, if you are lucky enough to...
