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In other words, the income plans we prepare for our clients are guaranteed to “go the distance.” Even if that means they live to be 120 or older! They are guaranteed to always receive that monthly check. If an income plan is the most important thing in retirement, peace of mind might be the second. Let us help you create an income strategy you can’t outlive so that you can enjoy retirement with confidence and certainty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1613456340084-DDG6WNB9PXB05F58YKO9/pexels-maahid-photos-4701633.jpg Retirement Planning - Asset Protection You’ve spent the last 40 years, or longer, in the accumulation phase of planning your retirement. Now it’s time to switch gears and focus on the preservation of your retirement assets. But it doesn’t mean that growth has to stop. In fact, that’s one of the ways we help our clients the most, by helping them receive a reasonable rate of return throughout their retirement years. 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It’s important to make sure that your home is protected in case this happens. A mortgage protection policy can help your family by paying the mortgage payments if you can’t, or even by paying off the entire mortgage balance in full. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1614885309254-6V6270XA4WIUBFFL6XYM/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386433.jpg Insurance Solutions - Income Protection Along with the mortgage, most families have other essential bills that would still need to be paid if something were to happen to the main income earner(s). Income protection products can help to ensure that your family would be able to replace some or all of your income, allowing them to continue the same standard of life they are used to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1614273658640-2F2HLZSDNB7YQ7JVE0YV/hands-in-hands-protecting-paper-family.jpg Insurance Solutions - Life Insurance (Term, Universal Life, & Whole Life) There are many different types of life insurance products, including term, universal life, and whole life, which are all suitable for varying needs. Within these categories, there are tons of different plans that can offer death benefits and/or cash value. It’s ideal to lock in these policies as soon as possible, as the costs are based on age and health. We partner with the very best companies in the industry, so we’re able to find coverage for all different age groups and health circumstances. This is just one of the many benefits of working with us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1614885423157-DA1YSEWHVH55OY9Q0SGX/pexels-pixabay-128867.jpg Insurance Solutions - Cash Accumulation There are many different vehicles that assist in cash accumulation, which can offer both tax-deferred and tax-free benefits. We will work with you to determine which strategy makes the most sense for your lifestyle and goals, while ensuring that you have funds available for retirement or future emergencies. These plans can often seem overwhelming, but we specialize in making everything easy to understand and we build a plan to meet your specific needs. https://www.ritchieadvisorygroup.com/disability daily 0.75 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1613456159715-LQGXMCWXGNPKKE0FAV75/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787999.jpg Disability Income - Retirement Income Creating an income plan to last throughout retirement is perhaps the single most important challenge retirees will face. After all, with the fact that we’re all living longer combined with advanced medical science and technology, it’s very probable that people who are retiring today could spend 30 years or more living in retirement without earned income and only from social security and investments to support them. That’s a scary and very realistic thought. That’s why we make income planning our top priority at our firm. We help our clients establish a solid income plan guaranteed to last as long as they do. In other words, the income plans we prepare for our clients are guaranteed to “go the distance.” Even if that means they live to be 120 or older! They are guaranteed to always receive that monthly check. If an income plan is the most important thing in retirement, peace of mind might be the second. Let us help you create an income strategy you can’t outlive so that you can enjoy retirement with confidence and certainty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1613456340084-DDG6WNB9PXB05F58YKO9/pexels-maahid-photos-4701633.jpg Disability Income - Asset Protection You’ve spent the last 40 years, or longer, in the accumulation phase of planning your retirement. Now it’s time to switch gears and focus on the preservation of your retirement assets. But it doesn’t mean that growth has to stop. In fact, that’s one of the ways we help our clients the most, by helping them receive a reasonable rate of return throughout their retirement years. The difference is, we do it without loss, guaranteed! Did you know that Warren Buffett’s number one rule to investing is to never lose money? He also has a second rule and that is to never forget rule number one! We specialize in helping our clients make asset protection and preservation their top priority. Many people underestimate the devastation of losses to their portfolio due to market declines and don’t realize how difficult it can be to rebuild an account. Did you know that a loss of 25% requires a positive return of almost 34% just to get back to even? A 50% loss of your retirement account means you have to double your money (receive a 100% return) just to be whole again. Think about it. If you have $100,000 and lose 50%, you’re left with $50,000. Now you’re left with the insurmountable task of going from $50,000 back to your original deposit of $100,000; a return of 100%. How long do you think that will take? Two years? Five years? Ten years or more? What if you experience additional losses in the process of trying to get back to even? What if you’re drawing income from this account? What kind of impact will that have? We believe that the best way to make a dollar is to keep it. Retirement is a critical time and most retirees simply don’t have the time to recoup losses in their portfolios. Let us show you how we help our clients achieve a reasonable rate of return, in many cases averaging 4 to 6%, and without ever subjecting their retirement accounts to loss – guaranteed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1613457040255-CM30T6XO1X152MJGXXG2/julian-gentilezza-ctUWE7BUEzE-unsplash.jpg Disability Income - Estate Maximization Many of our clients are the ones with the bumper sticker on the back of their RV that says, “We’re spending our kids’ inheritance,” but for many others, their goal is to leave a legacy for their children and grandchildren. That means determining (while you’re still alive) where your assets should go after you die, along with a thorough evaluation of potential tax liabilities, probate avoidance and opportunities to leverage the value of your estate using the most recent estate planning tools. Because of the constantly changing estate tax laws and emerging vehicles to help you protect and transfer your assets effectively, it’s important to work with experienced estate planning professionals who stay current in this field and advise clients on a day-to-day basis. Contact our office today to schedule a one-on-one estate planning consultation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1613520559833-SHYDMQ2L1VD76FK40E9M/pexels-cottonbro-3943723.jpg Disability Income - Qualified Plan Rollovers Changing jobs and retiring are two transition times in our lives that can be stressful. Fortunately, we work with people every day who are in the same situation and looking to take control of an employer-sponsored plan or just need help transferring the money to another employer plan. We make a seemingly daunting task easy and are happy to help you with your qualified plan questions and needs. Here are four things you can do with the money in your employer sponsored retirement plan: Leave the money where it is Take the cash (and pay taxes, plus a 10% tax penalty if you are younger than age 59 ½) Transfer the money to another employer-sponsored plan (if the plan allows) Roll the money over to a self-directed IRA Let us help you determine if a rollover is the right move for you! https://www.ritchieadvisorygroup.com/longtermcaredisability daily 0.75 2024-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1614273995969-05092KOVYDEILIN6ZWKD/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386464.jpg Long-Term Care & Disability Income - Long-Term Care Statistics show that approximately 70% of people age 65 and older will require some form of long-term care as they age. Healthcare costs are expected to continue to rise in the future, meaning that we should be planning ahead for our health needs. We can help consider these costs and plan against these risks by formulating a long-term care insurance plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/1614893815469-U2QN6ZGX3M2X0VJXZ71H/pexels-ivan-samkov-4989192.jpg https://www.ritchieadvisorygroup.com/health daily 0.75 2024-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/af3e58c3-feb6-42d0-9962-75df66baf044/pexels-pixabay-40568.jpg Health, Dental, & Vision Plans - Health Insurance Health insurance is so important to have, to protect you and your family from unexpected medical costs. In the event of a health issue, which can be stressful as it is, it’s priceless to have the peace of mind that your bills should be covered. Additionally, having a great plan empowers you to take control of your health preventatively, to mitigate future issues as much as possible. We work with the top carriers, giving us the flexibility to find the plan that is best suited for your specific needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/46510a14-c06e-4230-8b1b-9e1a41f619a3/pexels-antoni-shkraba-6749769.jpg Health, Dental, & Vision Plans - Dental, Vision, & Hearing Plans We have great options, including plans offering a flexible amount that can be allocated towards dental, vision, or hearing. The in-network providers are vast, and plans can include reimbursement for out-of-network options, giving you the power to choose a practice that you are most comfortable with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a9cc239fa1301bf077c9a/4d416604-d3f2-41fc-9d7b-4ccb5e23df76/pexels-anna-shvets-3846165.jpg Health, Dental, & Vision Plans - Supplemental Insurance These plans can help with additional unexpected medical costs, and may cover co-pays, deductibles, and other expenses. They’re a great add-on to a traditional health insurance plan, and can offer additional peace of mind.