Ben Kunes

Safe Money Retirement Group

Articles

Bond Funds or Individual Bonds: Which Is Best for You?

March 21, 2022

There are both advantages and disadvantages to investing in Bonds and Bond Mutual Funds. The real reason ...

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Charitable And Individual Gifting Considerations

March 23, 2022

Charitable Gift AnnuitiesA charitable gift annuity (CGA) provides a structured way to give to charity while securing ...

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The Good News: The Longer You Live, The Longer You Live

March 21, 2022

The Longer You Live, The Longer You Live“I have felt for a long time a sense ...

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Making Retirement Savings Last

March 23, 2022

What is the number one worry for retirees?Not having enough money saved to last them in ...

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Does Your Advisor Have A Contingency Plan? If Not, Your Wealth May Be At Risk!

March 1, 2022

"You spent a long time locating the perfect financial advisor. But, are you prepared for the ...

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The Baby Boomers Are Overpowering the Health Care System

March 23, 2022

The Baby Boomers are overpowering the health care system. For over 100 years, the discussion of ...

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The Golden Years Might Become Scary

March 23, 2022

When the Social Security Administration announced that for 2016, 2017, 2018, there would be NO “cost ...

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When Harry and Sally Met Their 401(k)

March 23, 2022

Harry and Sally White are regular people.Harry and Sally work for the same company; actually, that ...

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Women Focused Financial Planning

March 21, 2022

Women-Focused Financial PlanningMany women, especially those in their 60s and 70s, grew up with the idea that ...

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Medicare Reimbursements Shrink As Medical Costs Increase

March 23, 2022

If Medicare Reimbursements shrink, who pays the difference?As we age, we become less worried about paying ...

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US Treasury EE Saving Bonds: Good Idea Or A Stinker Idea?

March 23, 2022

US Treasury EE Saving Bonds: Good Idea Or A Stinker Idea?Buying a US Treasury EE Bond can ...

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What is Probate? How does it work?

March 23, 2022

What is probate? How does it work?Simply put, probate is the re-titling (change of ownership) of ...

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Transparency It Had To Come We Knew It All Along

March 23, 2022

Transparency: It Had To Come We Knew It All AlongDisclosure Disclosure DisclosureOur grandson, Andrew, is a ...

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Legacy Arbitrage

February 24, 2022

Use Legacy Arbitrage to extend benefits to heirs.Definition of 'Arbitrage' from Investopedia"The simultaneous purchase and sale ...

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Promissory Notes May Not Be Real Promises

March 21, 2022

Promissory Notes May Not Be Real PromisesIf you are considering the purchase of a promissory note, ...

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Should I Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?

March 23, 2022

Should I Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?“Long term insurance protection for nursing home care does not have ...

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Market Volatility: Safety Nets Are Available

March 23, 2022

Market Volatility: Safety Nets Are AvailableA safety net can be important when things go bad.Several noted ...

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Variable Annuities | Tips to fully understanding variable annuities

March 23, 2022

Variable Annuities | Tips to fully understanding variable annuitiesBeware of the fees, expenses, and lack of ...

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Is the Stock Market Being Artificially Manipulated

March 23, 2022

Is the Stock Market Being Artificially ManipulatedBeing on Wall Street means being in The Old Boy’s Club.I ...

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Chickens, Pigs, Bulls, and Bears: The Stock Market Is a Barnyard

March 21, 2022

The great novel Animal Farm written by the legendary author George Orwell is about animals and ...

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Ben Kunes

Safe Money Retirement Group

6657 Winding Creek Way

St. Louis, Missouri 63129

ben.kunes@retirevillage.com

(314) 740-6278

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