Tag: retirement
Common Retirement Mistakes
The USA Today published an article titled Seven Big Mistakes Couples Make in Retirement. While the agents at Montana Life Group likely can’t help with Mistake #1 (couples that never talked to each other about retirement), we certainly can be a useful tool in avoiding Mistakes #3 (couples that didn’t do proper financial planning), #4
…read more »What is a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity or MYGA?
A popular type of annuity is called a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity, or MYGA. Below we’ll explore the question “What is a MYGA?” and give examples of when it’s appropriate to use a MYGA as a savings vehicle. What Does MYGA Stand for? MYGA stands for “Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity.” It is a fixed annuity, meaning it has a fixed interest
…read more »5 Reasons to Lock in Gains Now
We have had a nice run in the stock market since the housing crisis. Hopefully you were able to take full advantage of the growth experienced in the equities markets. Even if your portfolio hasn’t experienced double-digit growth over the past few years, you might be well-advised to take a more conservative approach for the years
…read more »Should I exchange my existing annuity for a new one? Read this first!
By Nina Avery, CFP® My partner and I were recently contacted to give a second opinion and explain a proposed annuity exchange to a confused consumer. If you have been contacted to exchange your annuity please contact us for a second opinion at Nina@montanalifegroup.com or Troy@montanalifegroup.com. We will be happy to evaluate your case and
…read more »Protect the Ones You Love and Create A Secure Retirement at the Same Time
Written by: Nina Avery, CFP® Less than a week before my dad died he asked me to make sure he had done everything he could to protect my mother and make sure she was taken care of financially. I don’t know if he knew he was going to die or if it is just
…read more »What is a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA)?
There are many different types of annuities. One popular type of annuity is called a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity, or MYGA. In this post we answer the question “What is a MYGA?” and we will try to show when it is appropriate to use a MYGA as a savings vehicle. View current MYGA Rates here>>
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