Pros and Cons: Annuities in Retirement Savings Plans

Across the country, people are saving for retirement. It is true that many people lag behind when it comes to setting aside funds for the future, but despite this lag – where the typical couple aged 56-61 has only $17,00 set aside – there are many options available. Employer-sponsored plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), and …

How to Maximize Earning Power for Retirement

Earning power, or earning ability, is one of the most valuable assets a person can possess.  Amazingly, if a family’s average income is $100,000 for their entire working career, a 30-year-old couple will earn 6.5 million by the age of 65.  So, how can the average worker maximize their earning power to maximize their retirement …