Ben Kunes
Safe Money Retirement Group
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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 ...

When Considering a Variable Annuities Use Caution
February 19, 2022
Beware of the fees, expenses, and lack of guarantees when considering a variable annuity. A variable annuity ...

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 ...

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 ...

Running Out of Money Before You Run Out Of Life
March 23, 2022
A recent article in Money Magazine (https://money.com/save-for-retirement/) shined a bad light on Americans planning retirement. Health care expenses, living ...

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 ...

Avoiding Future Family Squabbles By Getting Started With Basic Estate Planning
March 21, 2022
Get Started with Basic Estate Planning Once you undertake the process, decisions need to be made and ...

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 ...

Legacy Arbitrage
February 24, 2022
Use Legacy Arbitrage to extend benefits to heirs.Definition of 'Arbitrage' from Investopedia"The simultaneous purchase and sale ...

Get a Paycheck for Life with the Guaranteed Lifetime Income Rider
March 21, 2022
Understanding Income RidersIncome for life is in reach. As I speak to so many callers to my Safe ...

Is Investing In Bond Mutual Funds A Good Idea? Let’s Look at The Disadvantages
March 21, 2022
Look before you leap when it comes to bond mutual funds.Bond funds are similar to stock ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

It’s Time to Review Your Life Insurance
March 23, 2022
Why You Should Review Your Insurance Regularly"Life events can have a massive impact on your financial ...

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 ...

What Is The Color Of Your Money — Red or Green?
March 23, 2022
Retirement planning can be overwhelming as financial professionals have different opinions and methods of investing. An ...

How To Understand Insurance Company Financial Ratings
March 21, 2022
An annuity or a life insurance policy is a long-term financial contract, and consumers who wish ...

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 ...

401k Investment Tips: Essential Tools for Informed Choices
March 21, 2022
Manage your 401(k) for better performance You know that investing in your 401(k) is vital to your ...

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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