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Closing the Door to Your Greatest Fraud Risk
Your greatest risk of being scammed or having your identity stolen might be one you don’t suspect. The big headlines are generated when information thieves access the databases of major retailers or other well-known businesses. But the headlines are behind the times. Medical records are the latest hot target of information thieves. A medical record […]
Filling the Biggest Hole in Your Retirement Health Care
The biggest gap in your retirement medical insurance probably is one you hardly think about and that gets little attention. Among the many needs not covered by Medicare is dental care. You also won’t find dental coverage in Medigap (Medicare supplement) policies. Unless problems with your teeth and mouth are related to an accident or […]
Winning IRA Strategies for 2015
Too many people leave money on the table when managing their IRAs. There are a lot of decisions to make, and the wrong choices can result in higher taxes or even penalties. That’s a shame, since IRAs are among the most valuable assets most people own. Resolve this year to review the IRA strategies discussed […]
Facts and Myths About Social Security
Almost everyone has a Social Security number and is eligible for Social Security benefits. Yet, survey after survey indicates people know little about the program and their benefits. Also, much of what people think they know is wrong. Let’s took a look at some key misunderstandings and oversights about the program. Understand benefit statements. The […]
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Hype About “Secret Estate Planning Accounts” Exposed – Cash Value Life Insurance
Let’s begin the year by revealing the facts behind some rather questionable marketing pitches for Estate Planning. Have you heard of the Secret 770 Account? The President’s Account? What about Banking on Your-self® or Infinite Banking? Becoming Your Own Banker, The Personal Bank, or The Retirement Miracle? If you read financial publications, especially online, you […]
Four Strategies for Secure Retirement Income
William Baldwin of Forbes looked for ways to generate $40,000 annually for 25 years, taking very low risk. All the strategies work, though some are harder to implement than others. Of course, the costs vary. One point to consider is that there’s no inflation protection. Another point is that the cash flow isn’t all income […]
Higher Risk Not Equal to Higher Returns
We’ve covered this in the past, but there’s new research. A rule of thumb is that you have to take more risk to earn higher returns. It appears now that in stocks at least that’s not the case. In fact, the riskiest stocks, as measured by volatility, earn lower returns than average. One explanation could […]
Dissecting The Shiller P-E Conundrum
Longtime readers of Retirement Watch are familiar with Hussman Strategic Growth and its fall from grace. The fund had a great record prior to the 2008 financial crisis. Since the recovery began in 2009, the fund’s continued to hedge its portfolio, selling short stock index futures as stock indexes rose to record levels. The fund’s […]
