Posts Tagged ‘retirement’
The Evolution of Thrive
David, Karen, and Bret discuss the progress within Thrive Financial Services after 3 months of 2019, as well as Tax Day approaching on April 15th. Tax Day, of course, is a day that gives a lot of people angst when they hear April 15th, but all is calm at Thrive Financial Services. I don’t say…
Read MoreTax Problems? We Have the Answers!
Big weekend in Philadelphia, or in Florida, rather, for Philadelphia fans as Bryce Harper makes his debut at spring training today and with all of the conversation about the signing of Bryce Harper and that unbelievable contract. Some of the stories surfaced after about where Bryce Harper would live because of tax implications and why…
Read MoreAm I prepared for Retirement in 2019?
David, Karen, and Bret each discuss a unique topic and trend that is going on in the financial industry. Some topics include stock trends heading into 2019, how to approach annuities, and why you should start saving for retirement now. Listen to the full podcast below! It is becoming more apparent, on a weekly basis,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Knowing Your Insurance
David Bezar, Bret Elam, and Karen Bezar discuss topics such as managing your investments, as well as retirement preparation and knowing which insurance policies will work for certain situations. In partnership with Del-Val Insurance, Jim Muelbronner will also be discussing the topic of insurance. Listen to the podcast here: Karen, how are you? And why…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes in the Marketplace
Are you aware of the most common mistakes people are making as they near retirement? Do you know where to get answers to your retirement questions? Join our retirement planning experts as they discuss the most common mistakes they see people making as they near retirement. — David, set the table for us. What are…
Read MoreWhere Are Your Tax Dollars Going?
David Bezar, Bret Elam and Karen Bezar discuss the pitfalls of women in retirement, social security and the importance of having a financial plan in place after the death of a spouse. I would like to start this weeks blog by praising our Thrive Army. We can say with an unconditional…
Read MoreOh No! Did I Make a Mistake?
An article titled “The Three Mistakes That Can Cost You a Fortune” is discussed as well real life stories that exemplify the importance of getting a professional’s opinion on Social Security. The Thrive experts bring real information, real understanding, and real solutions as they address the subject of taxes in retirement which is…
Read MoreTaxes In Retirement: Bankruptcy Among Older Americans
A New York Times article with the title Too little, Too late: Bankruptcy Booms among Older Americans outlined the profile of a gentleman who was a former carpenter. His union had changed some of the eligibility requirements for his health insurance that created a snowball that led him and his family into bankruptcy. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreHave You Planned For Your Future?
We tend to spend more time planning about the present that we forget to put high regard to planning for our future. David, Karen, Bret, and Joe give advice that truly stick to real life. They provide some stories of their daily encounters with various clients as they try to navigate their own retirement…
Read MorePlan Your 30-Year Vacation Today with Bob Hansen
Retirement is like a 30-year vacation, but the route to that 30-year vacation can be a very bumpy one. Most people get very stressed when they’re in transit, even when they’re going on a trip that they’ve looked forward to for a lot of years. The stresses of a long layover are a bit…
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