News and Insights
What is a variable annuity & how does it work?
A variable annuity offers several key features: income in retirement, potential tax-deferred growth based on market performance, and—depending on the contract—potential to pass money on to your heirs. Check out this article for more information and let’s connect if you want to discuss how an annuity could help you reach your retirement goals.
Estate planning guide: Essential documents & checklist
As you plan for the future, consider how you want to leave a legacy for the ones you love. This guide provides a checklist of things you’ll want to include in your estate plan, a list of important documents to consider and frequently asked questions. ⬇️
Estate planning for blended families
Have you thought about how you’d like to leave behind your money and assets? Creating an estate plan in a blended family can be more complex, but in the end it may help your loved ones avoid probate, confusion and conflict. Here are things to consider if you are creating an estate plan for the first time or need to update an existing one. ⬇️
Maximizing Social Security for married couples: How it works & spousal strategies to consider
Differences in each spouse’s Social Security retirement benefits and estimated life expectancy can affect your retirement strategy. Take a look at 4 strategies you can use to help maximize your Social Security benefits as a couple. ⬇️
Taking Social Security early? Reasons to consider (with pros & cons)
Should you take Social Security early? It depends on your unique needs. Before deciding, make sure to take the pros and cons into consideration. Together, we can talk about your Social Security income and retirement savings to help determine whether claiming benefits early makes sense.
How the cash value of life insurance works
Your life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home. Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.
Supplemental disability insurance: What it is and when you need it
Unsure if you need supplemental disability insurance? Disability insurance through your employer only covers a portion of your salary, leaving a gap in financial support for your family, if you're unable to work for an extended period of time. Let's connect if you'd like to add an additional layer of income protection.
