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With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a good time to reflect on our relationships. One crucial relationship we often overlook is our relationship with money, which affects every part of our lives. Here are some tips to improve it.
Life insurance is a great addition to your portfolio that help can protect your loved ones and beneficiaries if you unexpectedly pass away. While no amount of money can ease the grief of losing someone, life insurance may help reduce the financial burden they may face. It’s important to know how life insurance works and what to consider when purchasing life insurance, so you can make an informed decision before you buy.
Helping your child save for retirement starts with financial education and discussing the importance of saving for their future. Besides financial education, there are strategies to help them get a head start on their retirement savings. Life Insurance, 529 plans, and Roth IRAs are all great options to discuss with your financial profesisonal.
On this Memorial Day, we must pay tribute and respect to the brave souls who laid down their lives for our beloved nation. We are blessed to reside in the greatest country on earth, and it’s our responsibility to uphold their legacy by striving towards excellence.
From the cradle, I’ve been blessed with the constant influence of many strong women in my life. Wendy (my wife of 33 years), three daughters, my mom, six sisters, grandmothers
Currently, the Federal Reserve Bank is selling assets from its balance sheet, decreasing the money supply and shrinking the monetary base, adding more concern to the banking industry and the market. With tightening money supply and higher interest rates, it is unrealistic to expect equity market returns higher than the growth in corporate profits. Investors today cannot rely on that past growth moving forward.
There is no one size fits all age; your unique circumstances and goals will dictate the appropriate time for you to take Social Security retirement benefits. Some SS strategies may boost your monthly benefit amount, helping you get the most from your SS benefits.
Marti has over 12 years as a fiduciary advisor specializing in working with people close to retirement or already retired. Her primary focus is on creating income plans that maximize their benefits in the most tax-efficient manner. In fact, Marti always considers taxation when advising clients.
Understanding her client’s temperament for risk, Marti helps design customized and trackable plans. Working at Trajan Wealth suits her because “being a fiduciary advisor allows me to offer unbiased advice without an agenda or judgment.” She takes a lot of time to learn about her clients. “I learn their hopes and dreams, what they want their life to include, and if they want to leave a legacy when they pass. What is important to them allows me to build a financial plan that is much more meaningful.”
Her approachable personality comes along with high-powered credentials. Over the years, Marti has had many speaking engagements and co-hosted a financial talk radio show on 105.1FM, “The Big Talker.”
