Ben Kunes
Safe Money Retirement Group
Articles
The Great American Rip-Off
March 21, 2022
The idea of a 401(k) created by Congress was a beautiful idea. What is not attractive ...
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 ...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Will Hit 30,000
March 23, 2022
I remember well that statement being made at a financial convention years ago, the speaker followed ...
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 ...
Should You Downsize When You Retire?
March 23, 2022
If you plan to sell your current home and move to a smaller one after retirement, ...
Sequence Of Returns Risk
March 23, 2022
The “sequence of returns risk” or “sequencing risk” refers to the possibility that the timing and order ...
The Baby Boomers Are Overpowering the Health Care System
March 23, 2022
The Baby Boomers are overpowering the health care system. For over 100 years, the discussion of ...
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 ...
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 ...
What Are Annuities?
March 21, 2022
What Are Annuities?In its simplest definition, an annuity is a written contract between the annuity owner ...
FINRA And Its Relentless Attack on Excessive Fees
March 21, 2022
Let’s see…..hmm. The Commissioner of Baseball is also one of the franchise owners.The NFL is a ...
Should You Be Concerned About Required Minimum Distributions
March 23, 2022
Should You Be Concerned About Required Minimum DistributionsIf your Required Minimum Distribution is not managed properly, you may ...
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 ...
Concerned About Trusting An Insurance Company With Your Important Retirement Funds?
March 23, 2022
Concerned About Trusting An Insurance Company With Your Important Retirement Funds?How safe is your annuity? How safe ...
Annuity Riders
February 9, 2022
Annuity riders can help maximize the benefits annuities provide. Many people are familiar with the concept of riders and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Charitable Gift Annuities
March 23, 2022
A charitable gift annuity (CGA) provides a structured way to give to charity while securing your future. ...
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 ...
Earn 10% Plus With An Annuity?
February 23, 2022
Watch out for bait and switch with annuity yields Annuities are not that type of high-yield investments ...
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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