Ben Kunes

Safe Money Retirement Group

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10 Solid Reasons To Consider An Annuity For Your Retirement Foundation

March 23, 2022

Need a reason to add an annuity to your retirement portfolio? Here are 10.Annuities aren’t for everyone; you ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Divorce Can Be Very Costly To Retirement Planning

March 23, 2022

Divorce Can Be Very Costly To Retirement PlanningMake Sure You Understand the True CostsNo one wants ...

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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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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 ...

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Annuities Dirty Little Secret: Number 1

May 7, 2023

Annuity secrets will tell you the truth about annuities You have probably seen this ad: “Invest in an ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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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Einstein Quantum Compounding

February 22, 2022

Use the 4% withdrawal rule, add the inflation factor and guess what? They still cannot compete. ...

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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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Is It time For Your Company’s 401(k) Plan’s Annual Checkup?

March 21, 2022

Every night on the nightly news, it seems there is bad news about retirement plans, especially ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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Why Interest Rates Are Low And Will Stay That Way - Well at least for a while.

March 23, 2022

Why Interest Rates Are Low And Will Stay That Way Well, at least for a while.The ...

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Minimizing Probate By Using a POD and a TOD

March 23, 2022

Use ‘Transfer on Death’ Form to Avoid Probate CourtAvoiding probate can be tricky, but you might ...

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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, ...

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Is Financial Planning Different Than Retirement Planning

March 23, 2022

Is Financial Planning Different Than Retirement Planning What is the difference? Make sure you know.Yes, it most ...

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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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