Tom has worked in the financial services business since 1986. His retirement presentations have been widely attended by employees and retirees of Disney, General Electric, Harrah's, National Fuel Gas, teachers, federal and state employees and many others. His sound, conservative guidance and tax-savings strategies have helped hundreds of clients increase their income, save on taxes, and protect their assets using "Safer Money Solutions".
If your parents are nearing retirement, you might find yourself beginning to wonder what their plan is for living off of their savings — or if they even have any savings to live off of.According to a 2020 AARP report, al...
To purchase a long-term care policy, you will fill out an application and answer any questions. The insurer may ask for your medical records and interview you by phone or face to face. You will then choose the amount of coverage you desire. You begin...
What is an IUL? An IUL is a type of permanent life insurance, meaning it can accumulate cash value and provide a death benefit. Like other types of whole life policies -- including universal life insurance and variable universal life insura...
I recently received another communication from a life insurance company looking to purchase back from the policy owner a life insurance policy issued years earlier. Offers like this happen periodically, but this is the first time I’ve seen it fr...
When you are diagnosed with lung cancer, you may want to explore options for covering expenses that might arise as you need assistance in your daily life. This might be a home health aide, assisted living, or nursing home care. These are all forms of...
Those nearing retirement have many factors to consider, but by making a few financial decisions early on, you can protect yourself from the risks that lie ahead. Begin thinking about long-term care, medical insurance, and retirement spending before s...
For many people, being a homeowner is the greatest achievement in life. But if you become disabled or suddenly pass away, your family could fall behind on mortgage payments, eventually leading to foreclosure.However, some safeguards ca...
Life insurance benefits your loved ones when the inevitable happens. While it can be tough to think about your own demise, choosing the right term or whole life insurance policy can protect your household and allow you to leave a legacy to those you...
Choosing the best life insurance policy for your needs depends on factors such as whether you want to invest a portion of your premium and who relies on your income. A type of permanent life insurance policy, universal life insurance offers more flex...
If you’re a smoker, you probably already know the habit comes with health risks that can be costly. Cigarette smokers are 15 to 30 times more likely than nonsmokers to get lung cancer or die from it, according to the Centers for Disease Control...