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August 2018

Can Social Security Benefits Help with Longevity Risk?

Submitted by Gouldin & McCarthy, LLC on August 22nd, 2018

How long will you live?

It’s not a question anyone can answer with any certainty, and that creates a significant risk when planning for retirement. Your retirement may last for a long time, and you will need to have enough income to live comfortably without running out of money.

Tags:
  • Income Planning
  • Longevity Risk
  • Medicare
  • Retirement
  • Social Security
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401(k) Basics

Submitted by Gouldin & McCarthy, LLC on August 18th, 2018

As a retirement plan, 401(k) plans currently outpace the competition, with more than 54 million Americans participating in a 401(k) plan, and nearly 550,000 plans offered.

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  • 401k
  • Investing
  • Retirement
  • Social Security
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Reverse Mortgages

Submitted by Gouldin & McCarthy, LLC on August 18th, 2018

Introduced in 1989, reverse mortgages were designed for homeowners nearing retirement age. The premise behind a reverse mortgage is to allow those aged 62 or older, with at least 50% equity in their home, to tap that equity in the form of a payment that will be made to them monthly.

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  • Income Planning
  • Retirement
  • Reverse Mortgage
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Suddenly Disabled? Here’s What to do Next

Submitted by Gouldin & McCarthy, LLC on August 3rd, 2018

While no one expects to become disabled, 1 in 4 Americans do so prior to retirement age. An accident, an unforeseen medical event, a catastrophic injury can all lead to temporary or permanent disability. So, what happens when you suddenly find yourself unable to work?

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  • Disability
  • Insurance
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Top 10 Financial Terms

Submitted by Gouldin & McCarthy, LLC on August 3rd, 2018

If you don’t know the difference between asset-backed securities and securities, you may want to take a look at these common financial terms and their definitions.

Asset Backed Securities

Asset-backed securities are bonds or notes that are backed by assets such as credit card accounts receivable, auto loans, and home equity loans.

Tags:
  • Bonds
  • Investing
  • Stocks
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Monthly Economic Update for August, 2018

Submitted by Gouldin & McCarthy, LLC on August 3rd, 2018
Tags:
  • Economy
  • Investing
  • Stock Market
  • Trade

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