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Preparing for the Unexpected with Living Benefits
I just got off the phone with one of my clients she’s 51 and Kirk her husband is 54. Both are taking care of their mothers in their home...
carmen29018
Oct 122 min read
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Divorce: What Women should consider regarding Retirement BEFORE they file
My first divorce was like a death it literally left me feeling angry, hurt, humiliated, devalued, depressed and isolated. I had a four...
carmen29018
Jul 133 min read
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The cost of Doing Nothing: Why No Buy-Sell Agreement Can Sink Your Business
What is a buy-sell agreement and why does your business, no matter how small need one? As my business grows I'm meeting more business...
carmen29018
Jun 272 min read
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The Truth: Whole Life vs Indexed Life Insurance Explained
I meet with allot of clients from all walks of life age 38-55. Some in corporate America some self employed both sides have expressed to...
carmen29018
May 263 min read
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The Shocking Truth About Retirement: Debunking the 4th Biggest Myths
Retirement is a major milestone in our lives, typically seen as a time for leisure and enjoyment after years of hard work. Yet the...
carmen29018
Apr 142 min read
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How to Safeguard Your Investments and Retirement Income: Eliminating Market and Tax Risks with Confidence
In today's rapidly changing financial landscape, ensuring your investments and retirement income remain secure is more crucial than ever....
carmen29018
Feb 183 min read
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Divorce and Retirement
When you’re in the midst of a divorce, you have to juggle so many things. The emotional toll is hard enough to manage along with the many...

Carmen Hornberger
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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Changing Your Mind After Retirement
Retirement is a milestone achievement, and it’s often a challenge to settle on the right time to leave the workforce. Many people even...

Carmen Hornberger
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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Passing Down Property: What to Know
Passing family property down through the generations is a wonderful way to honor all the memories made in your home. Plus, your kids will...

Carmen Hornberger
Sep 20, 20212 min read
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How to Curve Inflation
More money means more spending power. When a promotion at work or a lucrative investment puts more money in your pocket, you’re naturally...

Carmen Hornberger
Sep 1, 20211 min read
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4 Questions About RMDs Answered
The rules that apply to required minimum distributions (RMDs) have changed over the last couple of years, and it’s possible they could...

Carmen Hornberger
Aug 24, 20212 min read
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What is a Trust, and How Does It Work?
What do you want to leave behind for your heirs? Thinking ahead can be a challenge, but you likely want to pass down an inheritance to...

Carmen Hornberger
Aug 21, 20212 min read
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Using Life Insurance as an Investment
Life insurance is not normally thought of as an investment in the sense that stocks or bonds are. Rather, life insurance is purchased...

Carmen Hornberger
Aug 5, 20212 min read
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Using Life Insurance for Its Cash Value
Permanent life insurance, as a necessary part of the level premium approach to funding the death benefit, creates a reserve. Under a...

Carmen Hornberger
Jul 26, 20212 min read
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Mortgage Protection: How It Saves Lives
With the housing market in a frenzy right now, homes are selling 30% over the asking price. Makes you wonder why someone would pay...

Carmen Hornberger
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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Critical Illness: The Answer to the High Deductible Plan
There are two main reasons why Americans choose high deductible plans: they have been forced to by their employer and the premiums are...

Carmen Hornberger
Jun 30, 20211 min read
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Stop Wasting Your Policy Premiums
Life insurance policies are one of the most valuable assets a person can own. They are also one of the most misunderstood, devalued, and...

Carmen Hornberger
Jun 2, 20211 min read
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Really Need?
Life insurance is not solely based on death, but many people buy life insurance only for the purpose of paying for a funeral. When...

Carmen Hornberger
May 24, 20211 min read
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Misconceptions About the 529 Plan
Believe me, saving money tax free is always good. However, in a college saving plan, it may come back to bite you in the rear!...

Carmen Hornberger
May 7, 20211 min read
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Roth IRA vs. 401(k)
The difference between the Roth IRA and the 401(k) really depends upon the type of money being invested (i.e., qualified vs....

Carmen Hornberger
Apr 27, 20211 min read
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