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Ed Slott & Company
Found in: IRAs
If you want to have a comfortable retirement you are going to have to be a disciplined saver and make good investment choices. The ideal investment strategy for retirement accounts is to find great performers and milk them for everything they are worth.
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Ed Slott & Company
Found in: Financial Planning
The combination of guaranteed benefits for life, cost of living adjustments, and spousal coverage makes Social Security one of the most valuable sources of retirement income.
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John Crawford
Found in: Estate Planning
How well are Boomers prepared for retirement? The sad conclusion in most cases is “not very well.” One study shows only about half of boomers will maintain their current standard of living at retirement, and more will be dependent on Social Security.
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Ed Slott & Company
Found in: Financial Planning, IRAs
Like any other major financial decision, the question of whether to convert to a Roth IRA needs to be measured carefully and with all the facts. Only then can the best course of action be identified and implemented.
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Cindy Hartman
Found in: Insurance, Personal Property
It's wise to make sure you're getting the best price on your homeowners insurance. And it's equally wise to compare your rates with your agent's customer service to make sure you're receiving the best value for your dollar.
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George Dickerman
Found in: Estate Planning
Everyone knows that avoiding probate is one of the primary advantages of creating a revocable trust...but transferring title of your home into your trust is a necessary step that must be done properly in order to "avoid probate."
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Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R.N., Attorney at Law
Found in: Financial Planning, Estate Planning
Seniors need to be aware of the scam artists who prey on the elder population with financial assets. They sound so nice. They offer to help you. But what they don't tell you is they're really salespeople, trying to get you to buy things you don't need.
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Cindy Hartman
Found in: Insurance, Personal Property
People often think if they have a disaster, they’ll just get a check in the mail for the amount of their coverage. But most insurance companies won’t just cut you a check without a list of the items you are seeking to have replaced.
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Cindy Hartman
Found in: Insurance, Personal Property
If you faced a loss of your belongings through fire, theft or natural disaster, would your personal property insurance coverage be sufficient to replace everything? Compile a home inventory to give you the answer.
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Cindy Hartman
Found in: Insurance, Personal Property
Have you discovered you were uninsured or underinsured after you experienced a theft, tornado, fire, etc? You may be able to claim your loss on your income tax return.
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