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John Bantug | Jul 18, 2024

A Guide to Pensions & Retirement Benefits

Retirement
Investments
Tax Planning

How much do you really know about retirement benefits?

If you’re like most Americans, it’s not that much. In fact, most of us have fairly poor “retirement

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John Bantug | Jul 2, 2024

Practical Tips: How to Avoid These 4 Estate Planning Missteps

Finance
Lifestyle
Estate Planning

First, let’s start by uncovering the most common mistake in estate planning…

Surprisingly, this frequently made mistake might already be on your doorstep. A

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John Bantug | Jun 19, 2024

Your Role & Responsibilities as an Agent in a Power of Attorney (POA)

Investments
Finance
Tax Planning
Insurance
Estate Planning
A power of attorney (POA) can grant you certain authority and specific responsibilities. While the extent and limitations of POAs can vary based on many factors
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John Bantug | Jun 3, 2024

Longevity in Retirement & What You Should Know

Investments
Retirement
Finance
Savings

How many years will your retirement last?

What are the chances you’ll live past 90?

Most of us answer those questions wrong because we don’t have strong longe

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John Bantug | May 20, 2024

Mastering Stormy Waters: Smart Strategies for Healthcare Costs in Retirement

Finance
Lifestyle
Retirement
Health
With healthcare costs often resembling an unpredictable market, and long-term care expenses looming, the post-work years require careful financial planning
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John Bantug | May 1, 2024

Top 4 Social Media Money Scams & How to Spot Them

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Privacy
Savings

Believe it or not social media scams have been picking more pockets than any other scam today––including phone call and text fraud.1

There have been more than

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John Bantug | Apr 18, 2024

5 Signs You’re Headed for a “Cushy” Retirement

Retirement
How much do you need to retire wealthy? Believe it or not, there’s no set number for anyone. Lifestyle and the quality of your retirement plan are certainly
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John Bantug | Apr 2, 2024

4 Financial Mistakes to Avoid this Spring

Savings
Retirement
Tax Planning
Insurance
Credit
Lifestyle

Spring isn’t just about budding plants, changing the clocks, or paying your tax bill.

It can be the perfect time to refresh financial tasks and dust off your

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John Bantug | Mar 26, 2024

Passive Income Investments: How to Make Your Money Work for You

Investments
Savings
Looking to potentially increase your income without working extra hours? A passive income investment may bring you closer to your wealth-building goals.
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John Bantug | Mar 19, 2024

Retirement nearing? Do these 5 things first.

Retirement
Family
Savings
Lifestyle
Tax Planning
What’s your ideal retirement? Traveling? Practicing your favorite hobbies? Caring for loved ones? Whatever you envision, creating a plan of action can feel
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John Bantug | Mar 12, 2024

Retirement Calculator: Are You On Track to Reach Your Goals?

Retirement
Savings
Thinking about retirement and fixed-income living can be overwhelming. Here are some things to consider when planning your retirement.
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John Bantug | Mar 5, 2024

Living the Dream: How to Plan for Your Ideal Retirement

Retirement
The most important thing about retirement is doing what makes you happy. What would you do with your time if you weren’t working 40 hours every week?
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