No longer is retirement straightforward. Gone are the days of guaranteed pensions and being able to depend on Social Security benefits. Add in stock market volatility and it’s no wonder why many soon-to-be retirees feel anxious about their financial future. If only there was a way to receive regul…Read More
Pop quiz: What’s the definition of an annuity? No, it’s a not a trick question. What’s interesting, though, is that while the majority of Americans want annuities, few actually understand the concept of them. According to The Motley Fool, “an annuity is a product sold by an insurance company…Read More
How many retirees that you know have a pension? Interestingly, more than 80 percent of today’s retirees receive some income from a pension plan. However, as you’re probably aware, pensions are becoming less common as companies shift their retirement plan offerings to a 401(K). So where do annuit…Read More
Planning for retirement is supposed to be fun. This is the time in your life where you get to kick back, relax, and maybe finally take that trip that you’ve always dreamt about. But when it comes to figuring out your income — namely, where your income will now be coming from — there can be a l…Read More
Understanding investments can be difficult. With confusing terms and conditions — not to mention dealing with brokers who entice you with promises of riches only to see themselves get richer — the world of investing can be perplexing to say the least. How do you know which investments are right …Read More
We’ve learned all about CDs. We’ve learned all about bonds. At Tactical Wealth, our aim is to help you get the most relevant and useful information in order to make the right investments for your goals and financial situation. In this blog, the third part in our series about understanding annuit…Read More
What are annuities? In this blog series, our aim is to help you make informed investment decisions by understanding annuities, bonds, CDs, stocks, and other popular securities. At Tactical Wealth, we have your financial security and happiness at the forefront of our minds. Part I of our series on un…Read More
It’s time to start preparing for the future. When it comes to searching through the various investment products and securities out there, it’s important to have a firm understanding of the pros and cons of each. While many brokers want to get you into the product that pays the most fees, and thu…Read More
Are you ready for retirement? Whether you’re ready or not, the time to start preparing is now. While retirement is essentially a pre-planned point in our lives, it can still be somewhat jarring — not just mentally (what will you do with all that free time?), but also financially. In order to hel…Read More
As a forward-thinking individual, it’s likely that you’ve already explored annuities as a viable investment option to set you up for success in retirement. But do you really feel comfortable when it comes to understanding annuities and how they relate to your financial security in retirement? Wh…Read More
