Thinking about taxes can feel like a low priority in a year when so many people were forced to deal with the fallout of an economy in flux. It’s hard to imagine anyone whose life and finances were not disrupted this year. 

Do you find it hard to save money? Are you stressed that you haven’t put enough aside for retirement? Does achieving your life dreams feel elusive?

If this is you, you’re not alone.  

Life insurance is often thought of as something you buy to protect loved ones in the event of your death. Viewed through this lens, the premiums you pay seem more like an expense than an investment.

In some cases, it’s easy to go online, answer a few questions, and find the best deal on insurance within minutes. This is particularly true of home and auto insurance where policies tend to have a lot of similarities.

Annuities provide guaranteed income for life. In that regard, they are one of the most effective ways to eliminate investment risk in retirement.

The quick answer to the question, “Can you save too much for retirement?” might seem like an obvious, “No. You can never have too much money.” But another way to ask the question might be, “What are you giving up by saving too much for retirement?” 

After settling on an advisor you feel you can work with, it’s time for you to get down to the business of setting financial goals. 

This requires a whole new set of questions:

You shouldn’t be afraid to interview advisors before settling on someone you can work with.