Tax-Advantaged is Better than Tax-Deferred! Do you know the difference?
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Tax-deferred and tax-advantaged are two terms often used interchangeably and, as a result, often lead to a lot of confusion; but, the
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Tax-deferred and tax-advantaged are two terms often used interchangeably and, as a result, often lead to a lot of confusion; but, the
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Taking care of family does present its challenges; but, it can extremely rewarding – and a lot of fun! If you’re
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Getting ready to pull the retirement cord? In a previous post, I had talked about pension options – worth reviewing if that’s
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Getting ready to leave your company? Considering doing a rollover? This isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. While rolling over
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® The Society of Actuaries outlined 17 unexpected or shocking expenses during retirement in its 2015 Risks and Process of Retirement Survey.
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Many years ago a prospective client told me his investment returns had averaged 25% per year over the past ten years. This
When most people buy things, they see only the price tag; but that doesn’t reveal the REAL cost, especially when it comes to luxury items. The real cost of luxury can be more than they realize.
It’s an election year, and while the headline topics dwell on the border, January 6th, the age of the candidates, and all the rest, few are talking about the “3rd rail” of politics: social security.
You can expect a few politicians will come up with innovative approaches (they know will never reach the floor for a vote), but it does make for good campaign sound bites. It can be confusing.