Ben Kunes

Safe Money Retirement Group

Articles

Insider Guide To Variable Annuities

March 21, 2022

It has always been fascinating to me why this segment of the securities business has been ...

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How much money do I need in retirement?

March 23, 2022

"One of the thorniest issues facing retirees is how to determine much money they will be ...

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Minimizing Probate By Using a POD and a TOD

March 23, 2022

Use ‘Transfer on Death’ Form to Avoid Probate CourtAvoiding probate can be tricky, but you might ...

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The Curtain Is Drawn Back On Bond Sales

March 23, 2022

The Curtain Is Drawn Back On Bond SalesIf you get the chance to see the movie “The ...

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INcome Versus IFcome

October 1, 2022

INcome Versus IFcomeThis is the most critical part of retirement.It is not necessarily the amount of ...

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Charitable Gift Annuities

March 23, 2022

A charitable gift annuity (CGA) provides a structured way to give to charity while securing your future. ...

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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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Annuities Dirty Little Secret: Number 1

May 7, 2023

Annuity secrets will tell you the truth about annuities You have probably seen this ad: “Invest in an ...

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The Zoo: Understanding Bulls, Bears, and the Deer

March 23, 2022

The Zoo: Understanding Bulls, Bears, and the DeerAnimals can help us understand how the market dictates ...

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Common Money Myths That Keep You Confused

March 23, 2022

Are you confused and frustrated about money?As they say, “If you repeat a lie often enough, ...

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Sequence Of Returns Risk

March 23, 2022

The “sequence of returns risk” or “sequencing risk” refers to the possibility that the timing and order ...

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How to Modernize Life Insurance at Retirement Time

March 21, 2022

I can remember my dad buying a house in 1962 for $9,000.To make sure the mortgage ...

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What Happens To Bonds and Annuities If Interest Rates Rise

February 23, 2022

What Happens To Bonds and Annuities If Interest Rates Rise Interest rate changes may hurt the ...

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Trust: Use the Ronald Reagan Approach

March 21, 2022

Trust but verify The other night I saw a feature on the news about the lawsuit between ...

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Divorce Can Be Very Costly To Retirement Planning

March 23, 2022

Divorce Can Be Very Costly To Retirement PlanningMake Sure You Understand the True CostsNo one wants ...

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Are Your Boomerang Kids Retiring With You?

March 23, 2022

Are Your Boomerang Kids Retiring With You? Have you delayed retirement because of the obligation to ...

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Estate Planning – Get Organized!

March 23, 2022

Estate planning and financial planning can, at times, be overwhelming. Many individuals are daunted by the complexity ...

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Savings Bonds and Tax Deferral

February 23, 2022

Savings Bonds and Tax Deferral Savings Bonds and tax liability, make sure you understand the details. The ...

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Am I A Senior?

March 23, 2022

Am I A Senior?Who are seniors? Does that mean old folks? Does it mean retirees? What is ...

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Tax Loss Harvesting

March 21, 2022

What is tax-loss harvesting and will it work for you?“For many investors, tax-loss harvesting is one ...

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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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