Tax-deferred annuities can be a valuable tool, particularly for retirement savings. However, they are not appropriate for everyone. Five questions to consider Think about each of the following questions. If you can answer yes to all of them, an annuity may be a good choice for you. Are you making th [...]
Employers can offer 401(k) plan participants the opportunity to make Roth 401(k) contributions. If you're lucky enough to work for an employer who offers this option, Roth contributions could play an important role in maximizing your retirement income. Should I make pre-tax or Roth 401(k) contributi [...]
You may have a very idealistic vision of retirement — doing all of the things that you never seem to have time to do now. But how do you pursue that vision? Social Security may be around when you retire, but the benefit that you get from Uncle Sam may not provide enough income for your retirement ye [...]
Although most of us recognize the importance of sound retirement planning, few of us embrace the nitty-gritty work involved. With thousands of investment possibilities, complex rules governing retirement plans, and the unpredictable future of consumer prices, most people don't even know where to beg [...]
Employers can offer 401(k) plan participants the opportunity to make Roth 401(k) contributions. If you're lucky enough to work for an employer who offers this option, Roth contributions could play an important role in maximizing your retirement income. Are distributions really tax free? Because your [...]
Go out into your yard and dig a big hole. Every month, throw $50 into it, but don't take any money out until you're ready to buy a house, send your child to college, or retire. It sounds a little crazy, doesn't it? But that's what investing without setting clear-cut goals is like. If you're lucky, y [...]
You may want to keep your business in the family, as opposed to selling it to an outside party or another business. If this is your plan, you should be aware of some of the issues that can contribute to the success or the failure of the business as it is transferred to the successor generation. Some [...]
You can plan your retirement, but you can’t always plan your life, so don’t assume your life will take the same course as everyone else’s! Actuary Dennis Martin tells his personal story of his father’s retirement – and re-retirement – and that it’s so important to meet with a professional to protect [...]
Selling a business can be harder than it looks, and many business owners depend on that money for their retirement. This episode with Author and Entrepreneur Lewis Schiff discusses how he works with businesses and helps grow them, making people more eager to buy. Real Wealth® is an online r [...]
Dear Valued Client, In this rapidly changing situation, I want to assure you Woodmen Financial Resources is maintaining regular business operations to ensure we continue to serve you. First, I wish you, your family, and your community well during this unprecedented time. The health and safety of our [...]
