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Understanding the Taxation of Annuity GLWB Withdrawals

Annuities are popular financial products that provide a steady income stream, often used as part of retirement planning. One feature that can be added to…

April 15, 2025  | read icon 6 min read

A husband and wife in their late 50s meet with their financial professional to discuss if a Roth IRA makes sense for their financial goals.

When Does a Roth IRA Make Sense?

Planning for retirement is crucial, but it's equally important to consider how taxes will impact your income streams and overall expenses. We'll explore the basics…

April 8, 2025  | read icon 9 min read

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Best Ways to Build a Good Credit Score

Credit is a two-edged sword. Use it well, and it can be an effective financial tool, efficiently cutting down on paperwork and streamlining your life.

February 14, 2025  | read icon 6 min read

A woman in her late 20s meets with a financial professional for the first time. She’s prepared with her financial documents and a checklist with questions for the meeting.

How to Prepare for Your First Talk with a Financial…

Creating a comprehensive financial strategy is an important step to help you achieve your financial goals. It involves setting a roadmap that includes your income,…

January 8, 2025  | read icon 7 min read

A financial professional and his client discuss the benefits of financial planning to help plan her future.

Do I Need a Financial Plan?

Deciding if or when you need a financial plan can be a challenging question. Financial planning provides many benefits across various aspects of life, from…

November 19, 2024  | read icon 9 min read

A man in his 50s wearing glasses sits at his desk reviewing stock market information on a large monitor screen and his laptop and thinks about strategies for surviving market turbulence.

7 Tips for Surviving Market Turbulence

Economic downturns and volatile markets can make people nervous. Recognizing these events as a normal, although undesirable, part of the economic and investment cycles can…

August 9, 2024  | read icon 6 min read

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How to Prevent Identity Theft

Identity theft is a common concern in the United States. This is especially true today, as people are increasingly sharing more of their personal information…

August 6, 2024  | read icon 7 min read

A husband and wife in their late 50s meet with their financial professional to discuss retirement strategies, including asking what is a market value adjustment?

What is a Market Value Adjustment?

Market Value Adjustments are financial mechanisms applied to certain insurance and investment products, particularly during the early years of a contract. An MVA is a…

July 30, 2024  | read icon 7 min read


  
 
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