Straight Talk on Retirement with JBL Financial

The Difference Between Growth And Value Stocks

The payment of dividends is not guaranteed. Companies may reduce or eliminate the payment of dividends at any given time.
Investing in mutual funds involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Insurance Planning + Your Gameplan

Do you want more information on how we weave insurance planning into your overall retirement gameplan? Erin breaks down questions we ask and how we make it all fit!
Guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing company. The case studies are hypothetical situations based on real life examples. Names and circumstances have been changed. The opinions voiced in the material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments or strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor.

Social Security Claims + Part B Premiums

The case studies are situations are hypothetical situation based on real life examples. Names and circumstances have been changed.

Just Like the Weather, You Can’t Time the Markets

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results

Strategies for Supplementing your Retirement Income

The case studies are situations are hypothetical situation based on real life examples. Names and circumstances have been changed. The opinions voiced in the material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments or strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor.
There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.
Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.
Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible in the contribution year, with current income tax due at withdrawal. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax in addition to current income tax.
A plan participant leaving an employer typically has four options (and may engage in a combination of these options), each choice offering advantages and disadvantages. For balance, please update your material to include each option below:
• Leave the money in his/her former employer’s plan, if permitted;
• Roll over the assets to his/her new employer’s plan, if one is available and rollovers are permitted;
• Roll over to an IRA; or
• Cash out the account value.
The Roth IRA offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Withdrawals from the account may be tax free, as long as they are considered qualified. Limitations and restrictions may apply. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Future tax laws can change at any time and may impact the benefits of Roth IRAs. Their tax treatment may change.
Roth IRA account owners should consider the potential tax ramifications, age and contribution deductibility limits in regard to executing a re-characterization of a Roth IRA to a Traditional IRA.

Rockstars of the Week: Reaching WHO Status!!!

The case studies are situations are hypothetical situation based on real life examples. Names and circumstances have been changed. The opinions voiced in the material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments or strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor.
There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

Philosophies of the Happiest People in Retirement

Our favorite quote from our callers, "Don't loose sight of the money..."

Be Being Prepared for Life and Death

How to prepare for the sudden and unexpected. Saturday's at 10:00 AM on the Big 550 KTRS

The Pro’s Of Portable Health Plans When Traveling

Do you have two homes? Relocate to sunny Florida during the winter months? Then you will want to listen in to make sure your health plan cover all the bases.

How to Feel Confident in A Volatile Market

The market is up, the market is down. How do you protect your gains or more importantly - your sanity?
Dollar cost averaging involves continuous investment in securities regardless of fluctuation in price levels of such securities. An investor should consider their ability to continue purchasing through fluctuating price levels. Such a plan does not assure a profit and does not protect against loss in declining markets. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.