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Hi Reader, Retirement investing can raise many questions, especially when your savings must support your lifestyle for decades. How do you balance growth, income, taxes, and market uncertainty when planning for life after work? "When I ask a soon-to-be retiree what their number one fear is, the most common answer is, 'I don't want to run out of money.' But when I ask what the primary objective of their portfolio is, the typical response is, 'preserving my principal.' These two statements are...
Hi Reader, For women approaching or already in retirement, Social Security decisions can feel harder when tax questions, funding projections, and proposed legislation all appear in the headlines at once. How do you separate information that affects your plan from news that simply deserves your attention? "A good retirement plan isn't built around predictions by any means. It's built to adapt to life, and sometimes the laws are going to change." ERIC BLAKE Social Security Headlines: What They...
Hi Reader, If you’re planning for retirement and an annuity has been recommended to you, the hardest part may not be understanding how it works. It may be deciding whether it actually belongs in your retirement plan. Asking better questions can help you understand what you’re considering before you commit. "An annuity is not a retirement plan. It's just one possible tool in the toolbox that may help solve a particular retirement need." ERIC BLAKE How to Decide If an Annuity Fits Your...