Ben Kunes

Safe Money Retirement Group

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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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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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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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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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Does a deferred income annuity have a place in your retirement plan

March 21, 2022

Does a deferred income annuity have a place in your retirement plan? If you're looking for payments ...

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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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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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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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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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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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Are US Treasuries A Smart Bet For You?

March 23, 2022

Are US Treasuries A Smart Bet For You?US Treasuries are the safest possible place to invest ...

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Corporate Bonds, How Safe are They and What Happens if a Company Defaults.

March 21, 2022

Bonds are backed by the financial strength of the bond issuer.If the bond issuer is not ...

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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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Invisible Fees in Mutual Funds

March 21, 2022

Transparency in the financial world has traditionally been lacking.As information sources have increased, along with it ...

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Local Content Is Good Business

March 21, 2022

Local Content Is Good BusinessBy Syndicated Columnists|Throughout history, residents of smaller communities have relied on local tribunes, ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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