Richard Ericson |
October 31, 2014 |
Retirement Planning
There are many risks we deal with every single day of our lives. Some risks can be insured; others are uninsurable; and yet others are self-insured, meaning we carry the burden of risk upon ourselves. Risk management is the practice of appraising and controlling risk. Risk can, and should be, profitable for you now, as well as in the future. Are you ready for these risks? What if you become sick, disabled or pass away? What if your spouse dies? What if your car gets...
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Richard Ericson |
March 12, 2014 |
Annuity Basics
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes.” Although this statement is completely true and affects everyone on the planet, it’s staggering to know the number of people who don’t plan at all for either one. They must think that they are immortal and that, somehow, our government will suddenly lower their salaries to those of us laymen who actually work for a living. Take a look around you. How recent was the last funeral you attended? Look closer at...
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Richard Ericson |
December 9, 2013 |
Annuity Basics, Annuity Bonuses, Annuity Caps, Fixed Annuities, Income Riders, Index Annuities, Member Posts
Which equity indexed annuity is the best? Which annuity is the best for you? Often individuals become overwhelmed by the amount of choices available when learning about, and selecting the best annuity for their purpose. I believe those who are over 50 should have a majority of their retirement assets in safe, protected and guaranteed retirement planning vehicles. The key investment piece is the Equity Index Annuity. Equity Index Annuities may be referred to as fixed index, index, or hybrid. Equity index annuities are NOT...
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