As the coronavirus spread, the government stepped in with unprecedented economic interventions, from direct payments to Americans, to relief for businesses. While these measures may be necessary to mitigate the damage done by the virus and the economic shutdown, they’ve also resulted in a ballooning of the national deficit.[1] U.S. government debt could soon rise [...]
Amidst all the chaos going on recently, it has been more important than usual to stay on top of your retirement and financial goals. The government has recently passed 2 laws that may impact your retirement plan. Let’s take a look at how the SECURE Act and the CARES Act may impact you. Disclaimer: Content [...]
If your financial or employment situation has changed due to coronavirus, you may be rethinking your Social Security claiming strategy. While you can claim Social Security benefits as early as age 62, you will receive a permanently smaller benefit. If you wait to claim past your full retirement age, your benefit will increase by 6 [...]
Teaser text: Retiring is often fantasized as a time to relax, travel, and spend time with loved ones. However, more and more Americans are discovering that it can be an uncertain, and worrisome time in their lives. Disclaimer: Content in this material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice [...]
One form of life insurance that may be worth investigating for its tax advantages and estate benefits is an indexed universal life policy. Disclaimer: Content in this material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult [...]
It’s a rule that investors have stood by forever. But if you’re near retirement, it might not be right for you now. And the “4% rule”? It may be time to rethink that one, too! Disclaimer: Content in this material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations [...]
During a time when many people are searching for information about the coronavirus, scams are proliferating. Fraud related to the stimulus checks, malicious websites and products, and fake charities are popping up more frequently, so you should know what to look for. Here are three common coronavirus scams. Stimulus Check Scams The government has sent [...]
Recent events have everyone wondering when a sense of normalcy will return. But the answer isn’t as simple as hoping for a date when stay-at-home orders will be lifted. No one knows if there is a long recession to come, or if the economy will bounce back in the near future. Although things may seem [...]
