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Tag Archive: Jennifer Calandra

Fixed Index Annuities – Facts vs. Fluff

Jennifer Calandra

Jennifer Calandra | February 17, 2014 | ,

Annuities, by far, are the most misunderstood and in some cases, misused, financial vehicles in the marketplace. Planning for retirement can be an extremely daunting task and when you add in the confusion of what products to use, who to trust, how to invest…some people choose to do nothing. I want to take a moment to put to rest some concerns as well as provide clarity around the use of Fixed Index Annuities (FIA). Once you become familiar and comfortable with their proper use, reality...

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Women and Money: Three Most Common Financial Traps

Jennifer Calandra

Jennifer Calandra | December 3, 2013 |

I am often annoyed at the articles and interviews that position women in a very ugly light when it comes to money. We are often depicted as dumb, flighty, air-headed and out of control. If you were to “Google” books about women and money, there are numerous ones in the marketplace to “help us” get a grip on what we need to do in our financial life. Some of them are very helpful, some are not. But, on the flip side of things, if you...

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