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BUSINESS RISK: Insuring you when traveling
We work with internationally recognized (A+) insurance carriers offering flexible, customizable solutions to fill the blatant or sometimes subtle coverage holes in traditional BTA products. It's all about risk mitigation (your associate's protection), and finding that reward (flexible coverage allowing for business to continue safely), right?

Joe Simon
a few seconds ago2 min read


MAIN STREET USA: Your 3 Greatest Risks
Is this your triple threat: Dying too soon. Living too long. Living with impairment? Wouldn't it make sense to know?

Joe Simon
a few seconds ago3 min read


UPDATE: Gold-Silver, Pre-1933 U.S. Coins
During the initial market panic, gold and silver can briefly fall alongside equities (we find ourselves here).

Joe Simon
3 days ago2 min read


Biz Owners: Guarantee Income when sick, injured long-term
Business owner, does your buy-sell agreement agree with your disability income needs and plans?

Joe Simon
Mar 42 min read


YES! Gold or Silver IRA's, SEP's
Yes, you absolutely can have more than just a gold IRA! While a "Gold IRA" is the popular shorthand, these accounts are technically Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs) that can hold several types of precious metals, including silver (platinum, and palladium). You can set up a Silver IRA , Silver Roth IRA , or Silver SEP-IRA following the same basic structures as their gold counterparts. The reason you may have heard more about gold is that the IRS has very specific "fineness" (puri

Joe Simon
Feb 282 min read


BUSINESS OWNER: risk-reward, protection remain #1 concern
Recent research reveals a striking trend: business protection has remained the No. 1 priority for owners since 2010, yet a "planning gap" persists due to lack of time and uncertainty on where to start.

Joe Simon
Feb 263 min read


Exploring Financial Options and Solutions for Long Term Care
You’ve spent decades building your nest egg, but there is one variable that could change everything: the cost of long term care. Americans over 65 will need some form of long-term care financial solution, sooner than later, and the costs are no longer just "expensive"—they are life-altering. Whether it’s staying in the home you love or ensuring you aren’t a burden to your children, a modern Long-Term Care (LTC) plan is about control , not just insurance. This becomes a total

Joe Simon
Feb 243 min read


"Safe Money" is at Risk? Get a 'diversificator'
With $9.6 trillion in U.S. federal debt maturing this year alone—roughly 25% of our total national debt—the government is forced to refinance at significantly higher interest rates. This creates a "perfect storm" for retirees...

Joe Simon
Feb 232 min read


Critical Illness Insurance: best kept financial secret
Claims statistics now suggest we are 5 times more likely to survive rather than die before we reach age 65 of cancer, heart attack or stroke.

Joe Simon
Feb 212 min read


UPDATE: Gold Silver & Pre33 U.S. Coins
Yes, now is the time to learn all about hard assets. Gold, sliver, Pre-33 U.S. coins are that diversification tool. But, how much is enough?

Joe Simon
Feb 192 min read


RETIREMENT ASSETS: Gold IRA, Gold ROTH-IRA, Gold SEP
Wish Come True? Setting up a gold IRA, ROTH-IRA or SEP-IRA account is possible. Knowing the fees and guidelines ahead of time is beneficial.

Joe Simon
Feb 194 min read


The IRA: Unknown knowns that you want to Know
Most people lack deep knowledge about IRAs, treating them as simple savings vehicles rather than "ticking tax bombs".

Joe Simon
Feb 183 min read


How Gen X'rs Turning 60 Are Redefining Life Insurance Annuities
While the younger generations don’t appear to be quite ready to buy life insurance yet, the over-60 population has become a saturated market.

Joe Simon
Feb 164 min read


BENEFICIAL MONEY | Manage the High Costs of Long Term Care with Tax Benefits
Several tax-advantaged tools and programs can reduce the financial impact of long term care.

Joe Simon
Feb 123 min read


FEARLESS RETIREMENT: QLACs, RMDs, Amazing
Consider delaying those RMD's. But how?

Joe Simon
Feb 34 min read


Life Insurance Trusts & Their Role in Estate Planning
Life insurance saves big dollars when properly place in a Trust.

Joe Simon
Jan 243 min read


'Old' 60/40 vs 50/30/20 Allocation: Fixed Index Annuities
"In a 60/40 portfolio, replacing part of the bond allocation with a Fixed Index Annuity can enhance income guarantees without sacrificing growth. In a 50/30/20 plan, the 20% cash portion could be partially allocated to an FIA, increasing income potential while maintaining liquidity."

Joe Simon
Jan 223 min read


BUY-SELL AGREEMENTS: the businesses blueprint
The Buy-Sell Agreement power in the plan.

Joe Simon
Jan 202 min read


Protect high earnings - disability income protection: Superstars & Highly Compensated
Highly compensated people keeping pace with insuring the maximum amount of their earnings.

Joe Simon
Jan 142 min read


Long Term Care Ins: IRS Makes it Better in ‘26
Elderly parent's long term care costs cause adult kids to learn and plan for theirs.

Joe Simon
Jan 72 min read
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