Ben Kunes

Safe Money Retirement Group

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The Tax Deferred Annuity

March 21, 2022

A tax-deferred annuity helps manage tax liability. A tax-deferred annuity is a plan in which income tax ...

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Social Security Will Run Out of Money

March 23, 2022

I know that is a broad and concerning statement intended to cause the reader to investigate ...

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Outsource Your Concentrated Risk To A Risk Bearer

March 23, 2022

Outsource Your Concentrated Risk To A Risk Bearer Coffee futures have dropped 18.35% in value; if you ...

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Your Broker Wants You To Know All Quiet On The Western Front

March 21, 2022

If you haven’t read the colossal epic book about WWI, All Quiet on the Western Front, ...

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Transparency: Welcome to the Future

March 21, 2022

Everywhere you look in our industry; you see changes, changes designed to be more transparent.It seems ...

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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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Anger Emotions And The Lack Of Information

March 23, 2022

Anger Emotions And The Lack Of InformationI’m seeking some “advice from management.” This is a request ...

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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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Glass, Toilet Paper And Cell Phones

March 23, 2022

Glass, Toilet Paper And Cell PhonesWhat do glass, toilet paper, and cell phones all have in ...

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Why Your Spend Down Retirement Phase Requires Planning

March 23, 2022

Many investors, especially those within ten years of retirement, look for guidance as they near the ...

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Protecting the Family Inheritance: Beneficiary-Controlled Trusts

March 21, 2022

In a perfect world:Your will would be drawn up, your assets distributed in a timely, no-hassle ...

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Should Pre-Retirees And Retirees Rebalance Their Investment Portfolios To Mitigate Risk?

March 21, 2022

“The main reason for rebalancing a retirement portfolio should be risk management. Other rationales for rebalancing ...

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Retirement Planning With Overlooked Expenses

February 17, 2022

When Planning, Don’t Forget These Often Overlooked Retirement Expenses“There is a massive disconnect between how much ...

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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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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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Ever Wonder How the Stock Market Works?

March 23, 2022

Ever Wonder How the Stock Market Works?Every night watching the news, we are bombarded with stories ...

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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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Muni Bonds Generate Tax Free Interest - Or Do They?

March 21, 2022

Are Municipal Bonds Really Tax-Free?Municipal securities, also known as "munis," are bonds issued by governmental entities such as ...

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Beneficial Long Term Capital Gain Tax Rates

March 21, 2022

Did you know the tax law changed on Capital Gains? Do you know how important it ...

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Social Security Retirement Benefits: Know Your Options

February 17, 2022

You need to understand your benefits and optionsBenefits requirements:To qualify for Social Security benefits when you ...

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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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