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How FED Rates Can Affect Your Retirement

When it comes to the Federal Reserve, its policies wield substantial influence over consumer prices and interest rates. The choices they make today directly and profoundly impact our market, economy, and even our retirement tomorrow.  Retiring wealthy is a financial goal for many Iowans. This endeavor entails disciplined savings, smart investments, and well-informed choices aimed

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How to Handle Your Beneficiaries with a Blended Family

Blended families come in various shapes and sizes, with parents, stepparents, stepchildren, and half-siblings often part of the mix. Having a plan in place for unforeseen events is crucial in any family, but it’s especially vital in blended families due to their unique dynamics. Listen to the latest Capitalized Life and Retirement Show with Matthew

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Identifying Risks and Opportunities in Retirement

When saving for your golden years, risks and opportunities present themselves in various forms, each with its own set of unique characteristics. Recognizing and effectively managing these elements during retirement is essential to help secure a financial future.  A substantial risk that looms over many retirees is the fear of running out of money. This

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Navigating Inflation For Retirement

You’ve diligently saved and invested in securing a comfortable retirement fund, but one often underestimated factor can throw a wrench into your well-laid plans: inflation.  The erosion of purchasing power due to inflation can significantly impact your retirement lifestyle and financial security. In this blog, we will explore how to help curb inflation in retirement.

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Financial Tips for International Day of Disaster Reduction

When it comes to mitigating disasters, a culture of preparedness and long-term safety can prove invaluable when it comes to your finances.  The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction observed on 13 October, is an opportunity to acknowledge the progress being made toward reducing disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health, to prepare

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Considerations When Building a Retirement Plan

If you’ve invested years in growing your retirement savings, it’s natural to want to protect those hard-earned assets. Despite your diligent savings efforts, unexpected financial challenges are always a possibility. But with careful preparation, you can establish a plan that helps provide peace of mind as you approach your golden years. In this blog, we’ll

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Tax-Friendly Charitable Giving Strategies for Retirees

As the leaves start to turn, you can turn your attention to autumn-themed ways to give back through volunteering or donating. Charitable giving can help those in need and give retirees purpose and fulfillment. However, tax considerations are crucial in charitable donations, especially for retirees living on fixed incomes.  In this blog, we will explore tax-friendly charitable giving strategies that

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