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The collapse of the U.S. housing market helped drive the economy into the worst recession since the Great Depression. Unlike previous recessions, however, the housing sector lagged as the broader…
KenApril 28, 2013
One common rule of thumb in developing a retirement savings strategy is that your accumulated savings and other sources of income will need to replace about 80% of your pre-retirement…
KenApril 28, 2013
The 2006 film Failure to Launch told a humorous story of an adult son who couldn’t seem to leave his parents’ home. Although the plot was fictional, this scenario has…
KenApril 28, 2013
A will is a good starting point to help ensure that your assets are passed on to your heirs according to your wishes. However, it’s also important to specify beneficiaries…
KenApril 28, 2013
According to the 2010 census, people with special needs make up nearly 20% of the U.S. population.¹ Furthermore, nearly 20 million American families are raising children with disabilities.² Taking care…
KenApril 28, 2013
In a 2012 survey, 73% of annuity owners said annuity investments are a critical part of their retirement funding strategies, and 63% said market volatility makes them more likely to…
KenApril 1, 2013