Around the Horn

With school being just around the corner already (at least we hope!), we figured now would be a good time to talk college savings for the kids.  Young parents and also grandparents we visit with are always asking about ways to save for their child's/grandchild's future, knowing that the cost of higher education is not a friendly thought.  

Last week we talked about whether an annuity is right for you.  This week, we focus on one type of product we offer through Big Horn Senior Solutions: fixed annuities.  How do these work?  Listen to this week's edition of Around the Horn for some general insight.  

Like all topics - no one products or solution is for everyone, but if positioned correctly, an annuity can be a great option for investors while saving for retirement.  

In this edition of Around the Horn we talk about some pros and cons of annuities.  

A question came about from a listener who heard last week's program.  The question pertained to short term vs. long term planning and the decision of whether they should partake in their company's 401(K) plan while trying to save money for down payment on a home.   We give a little insight on this topic this week on Around the Horn. 

Are you in full understanding of how your employer's retirement benefit plan they have in place for you works?  Dig in to the details and make sure you are catching the entire match they provide, to capture that "free money" for your long term retirement plan!

One question that has been brought up to us a lot this year has been:  "Is a Roth conversion right for me now?"  

It's time to take a look at one of the most overlooked topics when it comes to your health...so grab a bag of healthy chips and enjoy! 

In this episode we go through some general concepts and ideas when it comes to life insurance.  

In this edition of Around the Horn, we focus on two of the topics noted in the CARES Act that was put into place this year, including previous year contributions and RMDs.  

We hear that phrase a lot lately.  "In these times of uncertainty..."

What about the question ... is it only uncertain times when there is a pandemic among us?