by Tom Neeser | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, financial planning, Personal Finance
Well, actually, I do, but I wanted to get your attention! No one wants to pay more taxes, but when facing retirement, everyone plays the guessing game – are taxes going to go up? Are taxes going down? How should I plan? And I have to say, based on...
by Tom Neeser | Aug 2, 2023 | Blog, financial planning
Hidden Costs of Investing Most people assume that if they have a 401k or IRA, they are paying little to no fees. This lack of understanding of how these plans charge fees can cost you thousands of dollars. The average fee is 1-2% a year. According to the Department of...
by Tom Neeser | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog, financial planning, Life Insurance, Whole Life Insurance
If you have a whole life policy and have taken out a loan, you might be wondering – what makes the most sense? Do I pay off the loan first, pay my premium or pay the interest? It is very important to understand the proper sequence and why. Let’s...
by Tom Neeser | Aug 19, 2022 | Blog, financial planning, Personal Finance
When you put your money in a Conventional bank – they immediately put that money to work, for them, not you! Banks need you way more than you need them! Think about it – why do banks exist? Yes, you can deposit your money there, and it is a reasonably safe place...
by Tom Neeser | Jun 7, 2022 | Blog, financial planning, Personal Finance
What is the actual annual rate of return you are getting in your mutual funds? Have you considered the effect inflation has on the average return rate? Have you looked at the fees and expenses you pay for your investment accounts? And what about the money in...