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Non-Qualified Annuities

Non-Qualified Annuities

Financial Literacy Month Term of the Day NON-QUALIFIED ANNUITIES Annuity contracts that are funded with already-taxed dollars. Because annuities are...

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The New Inherited IRA Rules

The New Inherited IRA Rules

Do you know what has changed for I.R.A. beneficiaries? Provided by Nick Boeckman, CFP® New inherited I.R.A. rules took effect on January 1, 2020....

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Tax Efficiency in Retirement

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role should taxes play in your investment decisions? Provided by Nick Boeckman, CFP® Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? Do you have a...

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Spotlight Shifts to Bonds

Spotlight Shifts to Bonds

What to know about interest rates and yields. Provided by Nick Boeckman, CFP® One time-tested principle of investing is, "when bond yields move...

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1099 Forms

1099 Forms

Explaining the many types of 1099 forms and their uses. Provided by Nick Boeckman, CFP® What is a 1099 form? This is a record of payment from an...

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2021 Off to a Fast Start

2021 Off to a Fast Start

Market volatility continues into the new year. Provided by Nick Boeckman, CFP® The first month of 2021 has already had many ups and downs. Just...

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Retirement Blindspots

Retirement Blindspots

Some life and financial factors that can sometimes be overlooked. Provided by Nick Boeckman, CFP® We all have our “blue sky” visions of the way...

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