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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.
High-earning women have become the newest face of wealth and will increase their net worth even more. Women have unique needs that often differ from their male counterparts. Taking action to manage their wealth and plan for their future can help women pursue financial confidence, regardless of their income.
For 2023, Social Security Retirement and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits increased due to inflation. Social Security was meant to be one source of retirement income, with monthly retirement income from other strategies such as Traditional and Roth IRAs, Annuities, and Cash Value Life Insurance.
Florida is a hot destination for retirees. To spend your golden years in West Palm Beach, you’ll need a comprehensive portfolio that supports your optimal lifestyle. How do you achieve
In estate planning, we often talk about gifts and gifting, typically within the context of money, assets, and taxes. Kent Phelps, attorney and Trajan Estate CEO, believes that our values are the most important gifts we can give our heirs. Among these, the gift of work ranks as one of the most valuable. Phelps shares his story here.
The US financial markets have been performing well in 2023, with stocks and bonds showing strong returns up until the end of May. However, there are signs of stress in the “high yield” corporate credit market due to higher front-end interest rates (maturities of 1-5 years). We anticipate increased market volatility in the future, as financing costs continue to rise rapidly, potentially impacting economic growth and corporate profits.
Having enough retirement income is a top concern for many Americans nearing or in retirement. Having enough retirement income for what you need and want is essential and must be planned for, even in the best economic conditions. A way to provide income safety is by using annuities as an asset class in your retirement portfolio. Here’s a brief overview of the different types of annuities that can provide an alternative for retirees seeking income and safety.
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.”
