Financial Planning

Financial planning refers to a process whereby a financial professional partners with individuals, families and/or businesses to help them accomplish their stated financial goals and objectives. Financial planning typically involves addressing several key financial areas such as income planning, debt management and reduction, investment planning and management, tax planning, estate planning, long-term care expenses, and retirement income planning and asset decumulation.

Focus on Income Needs Rather than "Magic Number" When Planning for Retirement

Determining income needs is the critical factor in successful retirement planning . Reaching a desired amount of savings is useful, but translating that lump sum of savings into an income stream that lasts for many years is the most important financial planning challenge that retirees face. "“When it comes to retirement planning, Americans need to look beyond the ‘number,’” said Fishbein. “We all know what the number is: That magic dollar figure that, when reached, means you’re set in...
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Am I better off just buying a CD for $100,000 than an annuity? Is FDIC insurance important? Aren't there less fees too?

It really depends on what your overall financial needs are.  It is true that a certificate of deposit or CD is insured and less costly than an

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Are the companies that provide annuity products safe in the current upheaval of the banking and financial services industry?

There has been a ton of recent discussion in the press about the financial health of life and

How does one typically purchase annuity products?

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