Ben Kunes
Safe Money Retirement Group
Articles
Should you put an annuity inside your IRA? The answer is a definite MAYBE.
February 22, 2022
An ongoing dispute among financial advisors concerns the question of whether it is ever a good ...
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, ...
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 ...
INcome Versus IFcome
October 1, 2022
INcome Versus IFcomeThis is the most critical part of retirement.It is not necessarily the amount of ...
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 ...
Give your children the gift of a lifetime, money management
March 21, 2022
Four Things Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids About Money“Want to give your grandkids a lifetime ...
Look Out For The Falling Stock Market
March 25, 2022
Remember, years ago when dad went to work at the company, he received a livable wage, ...
Sequence Of Returns Risk
March 23, 2022
The “sequence of returns risk” or “sequencing risk” refers to the possibility that the timing and order ...
One Of The Best Financial Products Of Which Few People Have Heard
March 23, 2022
As more and more seniors look for ways to lower their taxes in retirement, QLACs are ...
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 ...
The Glidepath And Systematic Withdrawal Theory: Do They Still Apply In Today’s Interest Rate Environment?
March 1, 2022
William Bengen is considered the father of the systematic withdrawal theory. Bengen, in his extensive research, ...
Savings Bonds and Tax Deferral
February 23, 2022
Savings Bonds and Tax Deferral Savings Bonds and tax liability, make sure you understand the details. The ...
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, ...
What is tax-loss harvesting and will it work for you?
March 21, 2022
“For many investors, tax-loss harvesting is one of the most useful tools for reducing capital gains ...
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 ...
Estate Planning – Get Organized!
March 23, 2022
Estate planning and financial planning can, at times, be overwhelming. Many individuals are daunted by the complexity ...
7 Shortcuts for Major Money Hassles
March 21, 2022
Hassle-free means less stress One: Ace Your RetirementBy the time you're 65, you'll need to have socked ...
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 ...
Considering asset Splits to Maximize Your IRA for Maximum Opportunity
February 27, 2022
Split your IRA using annuities and keep accumulating How can a sixty-five-year-old person with $500,000 in an IRA earn ...
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 ...
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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