Senior Financial Planning and Life Settlement Investment

When it comes to senior financial planning there are a lot of things involved. Of the many topics covered by this type of financial planning life insurance settlements are sometimes dealt with and for good reason. That's because many seniors find themselves in their golden years with a great life insurance policy that they will leave behind but a current need for money.

Crisis? What Mortgage Crisis?

Thinking of buying a home? Then you have to read this article. The sub-prime mortgage crisis is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to making a major financial decision you might regret. Is a single-family home really an investment you can afford to make?

Investing - Empower Your Investment Decisions

Choosing the right type of investment doesn't have to be difficult or confusing. In a moment, I'll share a simple analogy that will empower your investment decisions.

Investing - How To Stretch Your IRA Tax-Free

Income taxes are a great inhibitor to building wealth. I've talked about the power of stretching an IRA across multiple generations and how it can build tremendous wealth. Now, I'll show you how it can be done income tax-free.

Investing - How To Increase Your Investment Income

Recent actions by the Federal Reserve will have a big impact on the interest rates paid on investments. Their actions mean you may need to use a different strategy if you depend on your investments for income! Read on to find out how you can boost your income with little risk, but only if you are patient.

Investing - Bum Or Shining Star

Is your financial advisor a bum or a shining star? Read on and I'll show you a simple way to find out!

Investing - Buy and Hold Hammers Retirees

It's time someone stands up and says it: The Buy and Hold philosophy of investing is inherently dangerous for those who are retired or near retirement. It is responsible for literally millions of retirees being forced to go back to work. Yet the Financial Services industry, whose profits are built on the Buy and Hold philosophy, refuses to make changes necessary to better serve these investors.

Investing Warning - This Is Dangerous Financial Advice

Your financial advisor may NOT be required to act in your best interest and you may be receiving dangerous advice that could cost you a fortune. Read on and I will reveal how you can recognize the warning signs - it's one of the industry's best kept secrets

Investing - The Secrets To Choosing An Advisor Part III

Does your advisor make more off your account than you do? We've been discussing how to protect yourself when choosing a financial advisor. One of the secrets to choosing an advisor that's right for you is to understand how they are compensated.

Investing - Fear Of Taxes Can Harm Seniors

When it comes to investing, avoiding taxes should not be your primary concern. Regardless of how much that financial salesperson talks about the importance of deferring taxes, you need to stop and consider these important facts before you make a decision. Otherwise, you can actually lose money instead of saving it.

Investing - Let Financial Freedom Ring

As our nation recently celebrated its freedom, we are reminded of the 'unalienable rights' our Founding Fathers appreciated: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Sounds like the ideal retirement, doesn't it? But unless investors are careful, they'll never achieve their own financial freedom...

Investing - Commission vs. Fee Based Advisors - Which Cost More?

There is a debate in the financial services industry over commission versus fee-based compensation. As an investor, it's important that you understand the differences. Otherwise, it can end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars and great frustration.

How to Sell Your Stocks

The Trailing Stop Method. In today's volatile market and with so many players in the game, it's hard to know when to sell your stocks and how to interpret the risks. We all know that it's important to limit your losses and protect your gains, but how do we know how to do that?