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
The next time you open your 401(k) or IRA statement and see your current balance, it might be worth remembering it isn’t true. The balance,
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Scott and Linda (not their real names) have done everything right: They’ve worked hard, saved and invested wisely, and did all
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® No one knows what taxes will be like in the coming years; but, with a debt that’s rising dramatically and an
If your retirement is still ten years or more in the future, NOW is the time to get your ducks lined-up. Don’t wait until you’re
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.
