Annuities
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IRAs after 59 1/2: Regular or Roth?
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPOne advantage of passing age 59 is that the 10 percent penalty for pre-59 IRA distributions is less of an issue.
June 05, 2015
The hard truth about motivationStaying motivated day to day can be tough. But if you really need to do something, motivation wont be a problem.
June 04, 2015
Fink sees low rates eroding growth as consumers focus on savingYears of easy monetary policy have narrowed yields, depressing returns, causing consumers to save more to get that annuity stream.
June 04, 2015
21 reasons to love being an annuity advisorSelling annuities is not easy, but it is rewarding.
June 04, 2015
21 reasons to love being an annuity advisorSelling annuities is not easy, but it is rewarding.
June 04, 2015
Three reasons why women should lead household retirement planningWith women more likely to outlive their husbands, it makes sense for them to head a couple's retirement planning.
June 04, 2015
Don’t take retirement advice from late-night TV adsSeniors watch a third more TV than other adults, and every time they turn on the set there's a good chance they'll see an ad for reverse mortgages.
June 04, 2015
A 99-year-old Wall Street veteran reveals secrets of her successWhile many investors nowadays obsess over quick profits, its best to wait at least three years, or better yet, many more, before evaluating holdings.