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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

Annuities: Eleven Critical Questions to Ask Before You Buy (Or Even After You Own)

June 30, 2020 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  There are 11 critical questions you’ll want to ask before you buy an annuity.  Played right, annuities can alleviate any fear you might have of outliving your money.  Played wrong, and you’ve needlessly parted with a lot of cash.  Annuities are simple in concept, but the devil’s in the details.   $$$ Part 1 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Annuity series Tagged: Annuities, annuities--11 critical questions, don't outlive your money, Investing basics

Four Ways We Boomers Ruin Our Retirement Lives

November 17, 2019 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway: There are four ways we Boomers ruin our retirement lives. The only time we really hear about these four ways is when a pro athlete makes the news for squandering millions and being broke.  Bulletin: We Boomers are just as capable of squandering our lifetime earnings and ruining our retirement lives.  Avoid these … [Read more…]

Posted in: Boomers - The Fabs The Fails Tagged: Annuities, Bernie Kosar, Boomer advice, Boomer divorce, Boomer financial advice, Boomer money, Boomer retirement, NFL retirement

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