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SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE — UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

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Submitted by Paul Fair Tue, 05/06/2014 - 13:40

Social Security is a crucial piece of any retirement income planning for most retirees. On average, 40 percent of a retiree’s income is from Social Security Benefits. But there’s more to it than simply signing up. The monthly amount you receive can vary substantially based upon a number of factors such as age, marital status, and job status. Married couples have, on average, ten to twelve different options to choose from that can potentially maximize their benefits.

Do You Know Where Your Money Is? How to Tell Whether Your Investments are in the Right Place

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Submitted by Paul Fair Fri, 02/21/2014 - 17:34

When saving for retirement, investors generally are not as concerned about fluctuations in their portfolio because it is a “future” event and there is time for corrections and additional savings. Investing after retirement is a very different circumstance. Considering the volatility in the stock and bond markets over the past 15 years, the uncertainty of our economy, and political gridlock in Washington, it is no wonder that many people feel apprehensive about their money and retirement!   

At last! The Annuity that Corporate Investors Choose is Now Available to YOU!

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Submitted by Paul Fair Thu, 01/30/2014 - 16:24

It’s an age-old question: where can you invest your hard-earned money that brings both safety as well as competitive returns? Considering today’s volatility in the stock and bond markets, the uncertainty of our economy, gridlock in Washington, and the fact that interest rates from banks are near all-time lows, you may be wondering if there is still any such place. 

Fortunately, there is. 

Finding Competitive Returns and Protection of Principal: Harder Than Ever, But It Can Be Done

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Submitted by Paul Fair Sat, 12/28/2013 - 12:41

It’s an age-old question: where can you invest your hard-earned money that brings safety as well as competitive returns? Considering today’s volatility in the stock and bond markets, the uncertainty of our economy, gridlock in Washington, and the fact that interest rates from banks are near all-time lows, you may be wondering if there is still any such place.  

Fortunately, there is. 

Investing in Bonds or Bond Funds in a Rising Rate Environment

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Submitted by Paul Fair Sun, 11/17/2013 - 18:44

Fixed income securities, including individual bonds and bond funds, have historically been the primary tool used to generate income for retired investors. However, the task of generating income has become very difficult. Interest rates are at near record lows and monetary policy uncertainty evidently has resulted in increased bond market volatility. In spite of the low interest environment, investors have poured over $1 trillion into fixed income bond funds and ETFs over the last five years.

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