In addition to the usual financial risks we have such as inflation risk, market risk, and economic risk; there is another risk to confront in retirement: longevity risk, which is the risk of outliving your retirement assets. When planning for...
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Why college parents should consider a power of attorney
Are you preparing to send a child off or back to college? Dorm room decorations, getting the car serviced, and just about every other worry about your “little one” heading off on their own may be passing through your mind. However, one item often...
Today we welcomed a new employee to the Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. office in Chesterton, Indiana.
Robert has been in the financial services industry for 29 years, and is most passionate about working with his clients, and considers it an honor to do so. Throughout his career, Robert has helped his clients attain their goals by creating...
Today Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. welcomes new employee to office in Chesterton, Indiana
Robert has been in the financial services industry for 29 years, and is most passionate about working with his clients, and considers it an honor to do so. Throughout his career, Robert has helped his clients attain their goals by creating...
Local Financial Advisor will attend Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. 2019 Leadership Forum
Officials with financial services firm Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. announced Chesterton financial advisor Clifford E. Bryan has been selected to participate in the firm’s 2019 Leadership Forum. “This invitation to participate in the firm’s...
Cracking Open Economics: Lessons from the Price of Eggs
Have you bought a carton of eggs lately? If so, you might have been pleasantly surprised to see how inexpensive they are these days. As of this writing, they’re averaging a 48% national price drop from two years ago. It’s a benefit for consumers,...
Lower your taxes and be generous at the same time
Tax season can be a painful reminder that you’re paying more taxes than you’d like and you want to find a way of reducing them. Here’s a surprising one: Be more generous. The Internal Revenue Service code provides different ways to lower your...
Investing During Retirement: What’s the Best Approach?
Oh, for the good old days when funding a retirement was fairly simple and straightforward. You just worked for the same employer, called it quits at 65 and collected a pension. Add in Social Security benefits and you were set for the rest of your...
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. Brings Client First Service and Informed Investment Advice to Chesterton
St. Louis-based financial services firm Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. recently opened its first Indiana location in Chesterton. With the opening, the firm also added four long-time Chesterton financial advisors and two financial client associates....