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Monday, March 22, 2021
Do you have a written financial plan for your retirement? https://soundcloud.com/user-939064/marc-on-money-written-financial-plan
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Friday, March 19, 2021
How much money do I need to retire? I'd like to hear what you think.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Are you prepared for unexpected things to occur during retirement?
Read MoreYour retirement situation is ever-changing, and recognizing that fact is the key to creating a successful, long-term, retirement strategy that stays in sync with your life. As your retirement progresses, keep in mind that our email...
Read MoreThe longest English word having only a single vowel is strengths.
Read MoreYoda and Miss Piggy were both voiced by the same person. Who knew?
Read MoreIn the three months prior to your 65th birthday, you are eligible to apply for Medicare coverage. Signing up early means you’ll be covered the moment you turn age 65 and you may avoid potential gaps in insurance coverage and...
Read MoreThis week alone, we have helped clients save hundreds of thousands of dollars by giving them advice on filing for social security. Send a message with your questions or concerns regarding your social security plan. Contact Us
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Movie critic Bruce Miller, The Sioux City Journal. says “Minari” uses small moments to make big statements. Visually and emotionally, it’s a beautiful film – one that stakes a claim to your heart and reminds you...
Read MoreAt age 59½, you may be eligible to start making withdrawals from qualified retirement plans without incurring a 10% federal income-tax penalty. Keep in mind that distributions are taxed as ordinary income. If you’re...
Read MoreYou don't know what you don't know until you know it. I had a prospective client come in and they had already filed for Social Security. It was clearly going to cost his retirement income a lot of money. He was able to go back and redo...
Read MoreThe ZIP in zip code stands for Zone Improvement Plan
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Listen to Marc on Money on KSCJ 1360AM or 94.9FM on Sunday mornings at 7:30 for Smart Retirement Strategies. To listen to pre-recorded shows now visit: https://soundcloud.com/user-939064
Read MoreUsing smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest. Managing Your Lifestyle
Read MoreElvis never performed a single encore, so when he left, he wasn't coming back. Hence the phrase 'Elvis has left the building'.
Read MoreListen to Marc on Money on KSCJ 1360AM or 94.9FM on Sunday mornings at 7:30 for Smart Retirement Strategies. Listen Now
Read MoreIt’s possible to avoid these classic #retirement traps, with a little preparation. Learn More
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Thursday, December 31, 2020
Retirement may start a new phase of your life. This pre-retirement calculator is designed to help you assess how well you have prepared and what you can do to potentially improve your retirement outlook. https://www.efs4u...
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While it may be hard to think of now, it’s likely that you’ll need some type of healthcare or daily living assistance as you age. People often think that Medicare covers long-term care, either at home or in a nursing...
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Have you started planning out your retirement dreams? Most of us develop a vision that includes spending time relaxing, traveling, taking up new hobbies, meeting new friends, and reconnecting with old ones.Dreaming about the future...
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Remember, you may need to begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from certain retirement accounts once you reach age 72. Prior to the 2019 SECURE Act, the age was 70½.
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In the three months prior to your 65th birthday, you are eligible to apply for Medicare coverage. Signing up early means you’ll be covered the moment you turn age 65 and you may avoid potential gaps in insurance coverage and...
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Marc on Money explains if you are financial secure. Click here to learn more: https://soundcloud.com/user-939064/20-05-23-marc-on-money
Read MoreDon't face the future without a plan. Be sure you are well equiped for retirement. We will help you prepare for your next step towards retirement with a comprehensive retirement plan. Call us today 712-224-4651 or visit us www.efs4u.com
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Would you like to save more money in retirement?Listen to Marc on Money on KSCJ 1360AM - 94.9FM Sunday Mornings at 7:30am. You can also listen to Marc's Retirement Planning Check-Up on Sound Cloud. https://soundcloud.com/user-939064
Read MoreIn the three months prior to your 65th birthday, you are eligible to apply for Medicare coverage. Signing up early means you’ll be covered the moment you turn age 65 and you may avoid potential gaps in insurance coverage and...
Read MoreEach year of life presents its own challenges and opportunities. Working with us means you can pick up the phone to get financial insight from someone who genuinely cares about you and your family. That’s a gift you deserve to...
Read MoreAt age 62, you can start to draw Social Security retirement benefits. However, if you continue to work, those benefits will be reduced. The Social Security Administration will deduct $1 in benefits for each $2 an individual earns above...
Read MoreScams increase near year-end when people are caught up in the generosity of the holidays, online shopping intensifies and they begin preparations for the next tax season. Here are some ways to protect yourself from identity theft: BEST...
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Monday, November 25, 2019
At age 59 1/2, you may be able to start making withdrawals from qualified retirement plans without incurring a 10% federal income-tax penalty. Keep in mind that distributions are taxed as ordinary income. If you’re thinking about...
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
In the three months prior to your 65th birthday, you are eligible to apply for Medicare coverage. Signing up early means you’ll be covered the moment you turn age 65 and you may avoid potential gaps in insurance coverage and...
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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Food Truck Friday! - Coming September 27 11:00am - 1:00pm to the Lowes south parking lot - 5758 Sunnybrook Drive - next to EFS Group Wealth Management. Join us for lunch! Register for door prizes. At 12:00 special guest Sarge, a 12...
Read MoreAmerican humorist Mark Twain once quipped, “I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.” The same can be said of investors. Investors often waste precious time and valuable energy...
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Friday, August 23, 2019
At age 59½, you may be eligible to start making withdrawals from qualified retirement plans without incurring a 10% federal income-tax penalty. Keep in mind that distributions are taxed as ordinary income. If you’re...
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Friday, July 19, 2019
Three important questions to consider before you start taking Social Security
Read MoreWhat is one of the most underestimated risks in retirement?
Read MoreYou don't know what you don't know until you know it. I had a prospective client come in and they had already filed for Social Security. It was clearly going to cost his retirement income a lot of money. He was able to go back and redo...
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A retirement income plan should include guaranteed income, growth potential, and flexibility. Plan for a long retirement, inflation, market volatility, and withdraw the right amount from savings to help reduce the chances of running...
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Thursday, December 27, 2018
Changes in tax laws, estate planning and insurance regulations and the general fluctuations in the marketplace can affect your investment strategies. Our weekly blog will keep you current on everything you need to know to pursue your...
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