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Book Review: The Psychology of Money. (Hint: It’s All About Your Soft Skills!)

November 13, 2020 by Linda Vaughn
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The takeaway:  How we succeed or fail with money is not based on our income, education, occupation, or investing skills.  Instead, it’s based on factors like our behavior, attitude, and humility to name a few.  These attributes are money “soft skills.”  If there were ever a time to master the soft skills of money, it’s … [Read more…]

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Immediate and Longevity Annuities: The Cheapest Way to Buy Income for Life — Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

October 21, 2020 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  Immediate and longevity annuities pay you income for life, charge the lowest fees, and charge the lowest commissions.  If the stock market is making you a teensy bit nervous, they might be worth a second glance.  They’re about the cheapest annuities you can buy.  As always, you’ll need to weigh the pros and cons. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Annuity series Tagged: immediate annuities, longevity annuities

Annuity Bankruptcy: Don’t Fund Your Retirement with an Annuity Headed for Bankruptcy (Like I Did)! Three Must-Do Actions.

September 15, 2020 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  An annuity bankruptcy doesn’t happen everyday, but it does happen.  (Just ask me.)  Protect yourself with these three must-do actions. Don’t be my younger self! $$$ Part 3 of a series on annuities that will appear here from time to time. $$$ All I had to do was swing by the bridal shop, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Annuity series Tagged: Annuities, annuity bankruptcy, bankrupt annuity

How to Make Your Money Last: Book Review

August 12, 2020 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  The book, How to Make Your Money Last, is a reference guide for any number of personal finance topics relevant to retirees and retiree wannabees.  The book hits all the retirement highlights.  As always with Jane Bryant Quinn, the book delivers the goods. $$$ Jane Bryant Quinn is an American treasure.  She’s had a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: 4% Rule, book review, bucket strategy, don't outlive your money, Making your money last

Lose Your Bad Annuity Without Losing Your Shirt. (Maybe)

July 19, 2020 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  You can lose a bad annuity without losing your shirt — maybe.  Even though annuities can alleviate a lot of anxiety about outliving your money, sometimes what seemed like a winner turns out not to be.  Since you typically put a fair amount of money into an annuity, it’s important to understand your … [Read more…]

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