MAY 2010
   
 
Women and Retirement

Planning for the future can be a daunting task. The younger you are, the easier it is to put it off until next month or next year. The older you are, the harder it is to find the time and the energy. Both men and women need to plan for how they will pay the bills during their retirement years. But it is especially important for women, who live on average four years longer than men and as a result need more income. It’s important to understand the facts and learn how to plan for the future.

Over the next two decades, nearly 40 million women will reach retirement age. Unfortunately, our nation’s retirement system was created at a time when men were the primary wage earners and women worked at home; the system has not kept up with the times. Some women today are fortunate enough to be able to rely on... MORE

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Financial Planning:
Women, Consider This
Whether you are a single or married woman, working or stay at home, young or mature it is important that you are involved and understand the basics of wealth management... MORE
Tax Planning:
Coordination Is Key

While reviewing your retirement plan, it is also a good idea to take a look at your estate plan to make sure it still aligns with your current goals. Make sure to coordinate your retirement plan... MORE
Insurance Insights:
How Much Is Enough?
Throwing out a range of numbers is a common method among many life insurance salespeople for determining how much life insurance you should consider: You should consider
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Investment Management Updates:
Unprecedented Actions
In last month’s article we provided a high-level overview of the Federal Reserve System. This month we will take a look at the unprecedented actions the Federal Reserve has taken.
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Thoughts from Bruce Helmer:
Teach Children the Joy of Work
You teach kids the joy of work by first enjoying work yourself. If you don’t, it’s probably time to change jobs. Your kids need to see you excited about your own work and life. Your everyday... MORE
Sudoku Puzzle:
When you play sudoku you qualify to win a FREE $25 Gift Card for any participating Target. This month's puzzle... MORE
Upcoming Events:
As most of you know, one of our main goals is to educate our clients and our community. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming seminar... MORE

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