FINOs-Fiduciaries in Name Only
In this episode, Grant discusses advisors who claim to be held to the fiduciary standard but who do not act that way. Also, how to create a retirement income stream, benefits your missing out on if you’re not working with an advisor, and the pros and cons of fixed annuities.
Tax Changes When the Trump Tax Cut Expires
In this episode, Grant discusses changes in the income strategies when the tax Trump cut expires at the end of 2025. Also tax breaks for people over the age of 65 often miss, death of a spouse, and how hybrid life insurance can pay for long term care.
12 Hard Truths About Retirement
In this episode, Grant discusses the pros and cons of using CD’s for savings and 12 hard truths about retirement.
Making An Annual Financial Planning Checklist
In this episode, Grant discusses making an annual financial planning checklist. Also paying for the soaring cost of elder care, and 8 mistakes that can upend your retirement.
The Economic Outlook for 2024-Are We Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel
In this episode, Grant discusses the economic outlook for 2024, 10 long-term investment strategies, whether this is the right time to buy gold and silver, and 5 worthwhile retirement goals to work for in 2024.
A Holiday Year-End Checklist
In this episode, Grant talks about a holiday year-end checklist, Trump tax cuts expire in 2025-how much more you’ll pay, misconceptions about owning rental real estate, and terrible money mistakes you might hear over the holidays.
Yes, You Can Make a Solid Long-Term Care Plan: Here’s How and Why It’s Important
By Matt Lewis, CLTC®, Vice President, Insurance In today’s world it’s fair to say that most reasonable people believe they are going to live a long life. And when you live a long life, it’s also fair to say that sooner or later, we’re going to need some form of care.
The Level of Risk Involved With Different Investments
In this episode, Grant discusses the recent inflation figures and whether they signal a light at the end of the tunnel. Also Grant discusses the levels of risk involved with different investments.
Medicare and Managing Health Care Costs in Retirement
Health care costs in retirement aren’t going anywhere. Naturally, as our bodies get older, it costs more to keep them running. And with U.S. health care spending expected to rise at a rate 1.1% faster than the annual GDP, this cost will come home to our pockets. Statistics like this m …
Medicare Time – Now What? Things to Know as You Start Out
By Matt Lewis, CLTC®, Vice President, Insurance You’re turning 65 this year and Medicare is on your mind. Medicare is a subset of Social Security and run by the Social Security Administration. In my experience, it may be almost as complicated as the Internal Revenue Code! With that said, le …
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Medicare and Managing Health Care Costs in Retirement
Health care costs in retirement aren't going anywhere. Naturally, as our bodies get older, it costs more to keep them running. Let's look at the parts of this vital program and how it plays a part in your financial plan.
