Wealth Management Blog by Ken Reeves 

Financial advisor Ken Reeves is passionate about protecting and growing your financial assets. That’s why he shares his industry knowledge on this wealth management blog. Here you’ll find articles related to retirement planning, Social Security and Medicare, annuities, investments, life insurance, tax planning, and many other important financial topics.

Retirement Planning Articles

Will increased taxes impact your retirement?

The so-called “theory of decreasing responsibility” says that although many seniors will have decreased income levels when they retire, they will also have fewer expenses and lower taxes. I call baloney on both these ideas.

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What fundamentals of Social Security should you know if you plan on retiring in the next few years?

“As highlighted by a recent Nationwide Retirement Institute poll, most Americans are woefully lacking in basic Social Security knowledge. This education gap can result in mistakes that will impact your entire life.”- Ken Reeves.

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How to retire during a recession or market downturn

How does one retire during a recession or market downturn? In retirement, timing is everything, as it is in much of life. While attempting to retire during a financial downturn may seem unwise, many people may not have another choice. Those who want or need to work past the average retirement age often discover that…

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Tired of losing money? How does a fixed index annuity help you lock in gains and avoid losses?

In an unpredictable economic environment, there seems to be no haven for your cash. The lack of a safe place for money is one reason people choose fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) as the cornerstone of their financial plans.

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Are “hybrid” policies the cure for rising
long-term care costs?

“Even before the pandemic, the senior health care marketplace was experiencing rate increases,
capacity shortages, and changes in coverage. The pandemic further deepened these trends.” Ken
Reeves.

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How can retirees and pre-retirees confidently purchase an annuity?

“So, you’ve finally decided you’d like to have guaranteed income for life, a safeguard against outliving your savings, and a legacy for your loved ones. You want an annuity, but how do you go about buying one?”

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The top qualities of debt-free and financially prosperous people

While there is no single quality that guarantees a person will be financially successful, there are some common traits the financially free have in common.

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Other Great Resources

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