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Ask Erick: Can I Contribute to a 401k AND a Roth IRA?

2022-11-21T11:12:37-08:00

Erick, can I contribute to my 401k AND a Roth IRA? Yes, tax payers can max out their contributions to both 401ks and Roth IRAs, assuming their income threshold is below the amount that would prohibit contributing to the Roth. Filing Status 2022 or 2023 Income range Maximum Annual Contribution Married filing jointly [...]

Ask Erick: Can I Contribute to a 401k AND a Roth IRA?2022-11-21T11:12:37-08:00

Saving college funds for children

2022-11-03T08:16:24-07:00

As college costs are expected to continue climbing, let me help you plan for your child's education expenses. Life insurance can be vital in helping you save college funds for your children. Whether you're there or not. I’ll help you determine how much you’ll need for your child’s education fund.  Here are some benefits of [...]

Saving college funds for children2022-11-03T08:16:24-07:00

Pensions pay guaranteed income for life. Can you get one?

2022-10-20T10:09:40-07:00

After investing for 40 years, many people are tired and worn out from stock market “corrections”. They just don’t want to worry anymore. Some lucky people (teachers, firefighters, and police) have pensions that guarantee them income for life.  What about the rest of us? Fortunately, we have options to consider. Did you know there [...]

Pensions pay guaranteed income for life. Can you get one?2022-10-20T10:09:40-07:00

Long-term Care Benefits and What They Cover

2022-10-12T16:06:25-07:00

Long-term care insurance coverage can help pay for home health care, nursing home costs, adult day care and other qualifying services. Benefits are paid tax-free after qualifying conditions are met.1 If you never need long-term care, your beneficiaries will receive your death benefit, tax-free. What does long-term care insurance cover? Long-term care insurance can help pay [...]

Long-term Care Benefits and What They Cover2022-10-12T16:06:25-07:00

Taking Stock of Uncertain Markets

2022-10-14T11:27:02-07:00

In the last several weeks, we have continued to face elevated uncertainty in financial markets due to high inflation and rising interest rates, and we thought it was an important time to take stock with the final quarter of 2022 just ahead. It has been a difficult year, not only for investors but also [...]

Taking Stock of Uncertain Markets2022-10-14T11:27:02-07:00

How much does life insurance cost?

2022-09-30T13:14:21-07:00

The cost of life insurance may be less expensive than most people think. One survey found that respondents consistently overestimated the cost of term life coverage, and that half of the population estimated the cost of life insurance at more than three-times the actual cost.1 So how much does life insurance really cost? That depends on the [...]

How much does life insurance cost?2022-09-30T13:14:21-07:00

How much life insurance do I need?

2022-09-27T14:26:52-07:00

Investing & retirement resources It's not really about how much life insurance you need. It's how much money your family will need after you're gone. We’re here to help you make important decisions about insurance planning to protect your loved ones. The right level of coverage When buying a life insurance policy, it's important to choose the [...]

How much life insurance do I need?2022-09-27T14:26:52-07:00

How do I choose the right life insurance product?

2022-09-19T11:41:11-07:00

Common Questions Why do I need life insurance? Life insurance can offer you some reassurance that the people you love will be taken care of if a tragedy strikes. Payouts are tax-free, so that’s one less thing they will need to worry about. What is the difference between the types of life insurance? Term life [...]

How do I choose the right life insurance product?2022-09-19T11:41:11-07:00

Five Things to Know About Preferred Securities

2022-08-31T10:50:29-07:00

Like most financial markets, preferred securities have generated negative returns so far this year, however the value proposition remains. Preferreds offer generous yields, both absolute and after-tax, with their high income stream serving as a total return buffer against future spread volatility. “Preferred securities can be higher yielding alternatives to traditional core fixed income [...]

Five Things to Know About Preferred Securities2022-08-31T10:50:29-07:00

Earnings Season Ends with a Whimper – Where We Go from Here?

2022-08-23T17:28:26-07:00

Earnings Season Ends With a Whimper - Where will stock market go from here? Mixed results from mostly retailers, pushed S&P 500 earnings growth down from 6.4% to 6.3% last week, though that growth rate is still 2.2 percentage points above the June 30 estimate. Energy, healthcare, and utilities have produced the biggest upside [...]

Earnings Season Ends with a Whimper – Where We Go from Here?2022-08-23T17:28:26-07:00
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