The Many Benefits of a Roth IRA

The Many Benefits of a Roth IRA

Why do so many people choose it rather than a traditional IRA? The Roth IRA changed the whole retirement savings perspective. Since its introduction, it has become a fixture in many retirement planning strategies.    The key argument for going Roth can be summed up in...
Are You Insured?

Are You Insured?

Too many Americans have no life insurance. Their loved ones may pay dearly for that choice. According to a recent Bankrate survey, 42% of Americans have no life insurance at all. They may not know that life insurance coverage has become much more affordable than it...
Will There Be Fewer Retirement Planners in the Future?

Will There Be Fewer Retirement Planners in the Future?

A new fiduciary rule could potentially reduce the number of such advisors. Today, many people claim to offer retirement planning. In the near future, their ranks may thin because of new regulations on qualified retirement plans being phased in by the Department of...
Social Security: Myths vs. Facts

Social Security: Myths vs. Facts

Dispelling some misperceptions about the program. Some myths & misperceptions keep circulating about Social Security. These are worth dispelling, as more and more baby boomers are becoming eligible for their retirement benefits. Myth #1: Social Security will go...