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Our goal is to help guide you toward smarter, more confident choices for your retirement strategy. We can clearly outline your options and support you throughout the entire process.
Retirement Strategy
Retirement strategies are changing as everyday expenses rise, healthcare costs increase, and economic conditions shift. On top of that, people are generally living longer, which means your retirement strategy needs to support you for much longer than it would have in the past. While you were working, you may have relied on market investments to grow your savings as part of your retirement strategy. But once you retire, your approach may need to shift. Without a steady paycheck, you might become less comfortable with investments. Combined with the decline of traditional income sources like pensions, this may encourage you to explore alternative retirement income options. If your retirement strategy focuses on safety while still achieving a reasonable return**, we may be able to help.
Annuities
A fixed indexed annuity (FIA) could play a valuable role in a well-rounded retirement strategy by offering principal protection (backed by the claims-paying ability of the carrier). The money in your FIA will remain unaffected by market conditions, offering you stability. In addition, FIAs have the potential to earn indexed interest over time at a reasonable rate of return.** FIAs also gain interest tax-deferred, meaning you won’t pay taxes on credited interest until you take withdrawals. Some contracts may also include optional benefits like long-term care features or an income rider (to help offset inflation). These added options offer flexibility, making an FIA worth considering as part of your overall retirement strategy. Contact us to learn more.
Life Insurance
Life insurance can serve a broader purpose in your retirement strategy, besides just providing a death benefit to your beneficiaries. While that is its main function, and is important, certain life insurance policies may also benefit you by acting as a tax-free* income source during your lifetime. For example, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance may allow you to take tax-free* withdrawals in retirement. An IUL is not a retirement account or an investment: it operates differently from accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs, and does not carry the same contribution limits. This can make it a useful supplement within your overall retirement strategy. Additionally, because you may access the value tax-free* at any time, it can help cover unexpected expenses. Every person’s retirement needs, goals, and situation are different. So, every person’s retirement strategy should be unique. Reach out to learn more, and to see if an IUL could be the right option for you.