Ben Kunes
Safe Money Retirement Group
Articles
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 ...
Does Your Financial Plan Have A Cavity?
March 23, 2022
Regardless of age, oral health plays a massive role in your physical health and wellbeing. This is ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
What Are Annuities?
March 21, 2022
What Are Annuities?In its simplest definition, an annuity is a written contract between the annuity owner ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Why Both Spouses Must Be Involved When It Comes To Retirement Planning
March 23, 2022
Why Both Spouses Must Be Involved When It Comes To Retirement Planning "But my spouse is ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Baby Boomers And Mortgage Debt
March 23, 2022
Baby Boomers And Mortgage DebtI remember when our church in Emmett, Idaho finally retired the mortgage.Our parish ...
Six Common Designations Used By Advisors And Agents
March 23, 2022
Six Common Designations Used By Advisors And AgentsChoosing a member of your financial team is a ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Pros and Cons of Investing In and Owning Gold
March 21, 2022
The Pros and Cons of Investing In and Owning GoldThroughout history, gold has easily been the ...
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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