Insurance

Insurance protects you from the financial liability of the unexpected. Explore what kinds of insurance you need and get tips for the best coverage for you.

Car insurance protects you from car accidents. Home and renters insurance protects you from financial loss due to accidents to your property. Umbrella insurance protects you from additional liability. Life insurance protects your loved ones way of life from your possible death. Health insurance and Medicare covers medical bills. Disability insurance will cover your income if you are unable to work. Long term care insurance covers long term care costs if you require care (and 65-70% of all people do). Lifetime annuities are insurance to guarantee your income and a life longer than you may have anticipated.

When you buy insurance, the insurer is agreeing to fund your unexpected financial losses. They can do this because insurers pool the risks across a large population of people.

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An Annuity Calculator Might Reveal Better Retirement Options

When it comes to annuities, there tend to be two sides: those that love annuities and incorporate them into their retirement portfolio, and those that think they are a bad investment. As with any financial decision, it is important to get all of the information you need to make an educated decision on whether or…

July 6, 2015

Retirement Planning: 3 Ways to Calm Your Terror Over Health Care Costs

Health care costs are one of the largest — if not the largest — expense you will face in retirement. Over the course of the an average married couple’s lifetime, out of pocket health care costs could total a staggering $394,954 — $463,849, according to recent research from HealthView Services. If these numbers terrify you,…

June 15, 2015
Retirement

How Annuity Rates Can Dramatically Alter Your Retirement

Annuities can be a great addition to any retirement plan, and many people decide to invest in annuities because they can offer higher payouts than other investments and typically have less risk. One thing to consider before buying an annuity is how annuity rates will affect your investment and, ultimately, your retirement income. Annuity rates…

June 10, 2015
Health savings accounts

Expert Interview With W. Patrick Jarrett About Retirement and Health Savings Accounts

Want to amp up your efforts to save money for retirement and take care of your financial health? Luckily, it’s all in your hands. W. Patrick Jarrett, COO of HealthSavings Administrators, was kind enough to answer our questions about retirement and health savings accounts. What is your professional background? How has it served you in…

June 8, 2015
Retirement plan

Should an Annuity be in Your Retirement Plan?

Many people decide to include annuities as part of their retirement portfolio. These investments can often be a great way to complement other retirement income, such as pension plans and Social Security payments. But is an annuity right for you? It’s important to understand the advantages and disadvantages before investing.     Advantages of Annuities…

May 22, 2015

Don’t Let Dementia Lead to Financial Ruin in Retirement

The costs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can be staggering. And not just for the person suffering from the disease, but for those around him or her who serve as primary caregivers. Dementia can easily derail a family’s finances, and it can quickly drain retirement savings for those who have not prepared.…

May 18, 2015
Annuity

Which Lifetime Annuity Offers the Most Flexibility?

Though annuities can be a valuable part of your overall retirement portfolio, not all annuities are the same. Some annuities have oppressive terms which may not offer you the best opportunity to reach your retirement income goals. Other types of annuities are more flexible, offering account holders the ability to customize their experience. Annuities are…

May 12, 2015

How to Get the Veteran’s Administration (VA) Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit

After struggling to help her mother–the wife of a World War II veteran–receive benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA), Debbie Burak founded VeteranAid.org to ensure that other families of veterans wouldn’t have to go through the same ordeal. The site is devoted to informing veterans and their families about the little-known Aid and Attendance Pension…

May 6, 2015

What is an Annuity? It’s the Defensive Line for Your Retirement Plan

When it comes to preparing for retirement, most Americans are all about saving, saving, saving. But in financial planning — as in sports — playing defense is just as important as playing offense.  And annuities can provide a good defense. Still, more than half of Americans (55%) do not believe that protecting their assets is…

April 24, 2015

How to Pay for Long Term Care when Long Term Care Insurance Cost is Too High

Retirement should mean living comfortably on the savings you’ve spent a lifetime to build. But aging and unexpected health issues can derail your retirement aspirations and bleed savings accounts dry if you’re not prepared financially to face what life might throw at you. Will You Need Long Term Care? Even if you’re physically in good…

April 6, 2015
Annuity

Worried About Low Interest Annuity Rates? 4 Strategies for Better Returns

In recent years, many people have decided to invest in annuities as part of their financial plan in retirement. Payouts for these investments are typically better than other income-producing investments because those who purchase annuities pool their mortality risk with other annuity purchasers. Annuities can be a confusing product.  Learn about the pros and cons…

March 13, 2015

Paying for the Booming Costs of Alzheimer’s Care

The cost of Alzheimer’s Disease care has risen in overwhelming proportion, but the reality is it’s a cost that many Americans are facing now, and will continue to face in the future. Recent studies show that the cost of caring for Americans with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias has surpassed the cost of treatment for…

March 6, 2015

What is a Fixed Rate? Why 2015 Will Be A Big Year for Fixed Annuities

This year will be big for fixed annuities, according to financial experts. But how an annuity works remains a mystery for many. AARP found that half of surveyed workers described themselves as “not too familiar” or “not at all familiar” with annuities — let alone the intricacies of different kinds of annuities and why a…

February 23, 2015

3 Reasons Why Lifetime Annuities Are Terrible Investments and 1 Reason to Consider Them for Retirement

Investments are hugely important for retirement planning.  “Investing” means putting money into an asset with the expectation that it will grow, produce dividends or generate interest.  Investments are designed to grow your money although most, if not all, forms of investment involve some form of risk. By this definition, annuities are a terrible investment.  Why? …

January 14, 2015

What is an Annuity? 5 Things You Need to Know About Annuities

An annuity is an insurance product that you can purchase from a financial institution—usually an insurance company—that is designed to accept, grow and eventually pay out funds over a period of time. Because annuities can provide you with a steady source of income, they are commonly used as retirement planning tools by individuals who want…

January 9, 2015
Annuities

How the Federal Reserve Has More People Looking at Buying Annuities

What could be better than income you can depend on throughout your retirement? That’s why annuities were born, and why so many people have chosen to invest their money in these low-risk insurance products. But a funny thing happened on the way to the bank a few years ago. A zero interest rate policy (ZIRP)…

January 4, 2015
Annuity calculator

How to Use an Annuity Calculator

A well-appointed retirement portfolio isn’t dependent on one source of income to sustain you. A much safer approach is diversification. That way, if one source falls flat you’re not left high and dry. Annuities are one way to diversify, but they should be approached with a lot of caution. With an annuity calculator, you can…

December 18, 2014
Annuities

5 Upsides of Investing in Annuities

Retirement planning seems to become more complex all the time. The more you learn, the more you know that there’s always something else to learn. Such might be the case with investing in annuities. If you’re not familiar with annuities, you can think of them as a type of retirement insurance. You pay in before…

December 1, 2014
Enroll in Medicare

How to Enroll in Medicare

Medicare can be confusing when you’re just learning about the system before receiving benefits. There’s Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D, and they each have a different job to do. The federal government holds two trust accounts that fund each facet of Medicare, and many Americans get these benefits without having to sign…

November 17, 2014

Annuity Pros and Cons: Should You Opt for a Deferred or Immediate Annuity for Longevity Protection

Americans fear outliving their money more than they fear death. A staggering 61% of survey respondents said they were more scared of outliving their assets than they were of dying, according to a 2010 study of baby boomers from Allianz. The research found that this percentage climbed to 77% for those age 44 to 49,…

November 11, 2014

How Does an Annuity Work: Debunking the Myths

Annuities are often misunderstood, and the resources for defining them can be overwhelming. AARP found that half of surveyed workers described themselves as not too or  not at all familiar with lifetime annuities. “Annuities have a bad reputation among some people — but not necessarily a well-deserved one,” says TIAA CREF in a recent advice…

October 30, 2014

Expert Interview with Sheryl Moore About Competitive Intelligence and Retirement for NewRetirement.com

Sheryl Moore is the creator, founder, president and CEO of Wink, Inc. After seeing a hole in the insurance industry, Sheryl began developing an idea that turned into the successful company, Wink. Not only did she create a thriving business, but she has also put an energetic, expert team together to offer the best in…

October 29, 2014

What is the Right Age to Purchase an Annuity?

Annuity purchasers are getting younger. And for a good reason, financial planners say. “We’re seeing more knowledge around annuities, and more younger people are using them,” says Chad Noyes, managing director and financial advisor of Chicago-based Hoopis Financial Group, a member of MassMutural Financial Group. An annuity – a type of insurance product that pays out…

October 1, 2014

5 Things You Need to Know about the New Longevity Annuity

If the recent recession taught pre-retirees one thing, it’s that a comprehensive, diversified approach to retirement planning is paramount. Even those who were well prepared with longstanding 401(k) plans or Independent Retirement Accounts (IRAs) found their investments took a hit during the economic downturn. Some people have considered additional products such as annuities to help…

September 2, 2014

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