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Written By: Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA Planning for Social Security is one of the most important—and often confusing—decisions retirees face. That’s why Registered Social Security Analysts (RSSAs) are gaining national attention, and why Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine...

Written By: Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA "You are going to see a crack in the bond market. It is going to happen." These are the chilling words from Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, as he spoke recently at a financial conference. And when one of the most...

By Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA Changing jobs can be an exciting time—new challenges, new goals, and often, new compensation. But it’s also one of the most crucial moments to make smart financial decisions that can profoundly impact your long-term retirement success....

Why It May Be Time to Leave Your Underperforming FIA Behind If you’re reading this, you may already own a fixed indexed annuity (FIA) from a well-known provider like Allianz, American Equity, Guggenheim, Athene, or another large insurance company. These annuities...

Why the Aspida Synergy Choice Bonus 10 Fixed Indexed Annuity is a Smart Bond Replacement Strategy Written by Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA Are you worried about market volatility and looking for a smarter, safer alternative to traditional bonds?The Aspida Synergy Choice...

How the Nationwide Peak 10 Fixed Indexed Annuity Can Help You Retire with ConfidenceWhy Millions Are Considering This Smart Bond Replacement Strategy for Retirement Income Written By: Ford Stokes Are You Worried About Outliving Your Retirement Savings?You're not...

In Huntsville, Alabama, a couple in their late 50s just proved that smart retirement planning isn’t about taking wild risks—it’s about making the right moves at the right time. Meet Jimmy and Jane. Jimmy spent nearly three decades working for one of America’s top tire...

Welcome to ManufacturingRetirement.com. I'm Sam Davis, senior financial advisor and co-host of Retirement Results. I'm joined, as I always am, by Ford Stokes, our chief financial advisor over at Active Wealth Management and Retirement Results. We wanted to create...

By Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA Maximizing Your Pension Payout: A Smart Strategy for Manufacturing Professionals Retirement planning is a critical financial step, especially for manufacturing professionals who have spent decades in demanding roles. One of the most...

Strategic Asset Allocation Strategic asset allocation is a long-term investment strategy that involves setting target allocations for various asset classes and maintaining those allocations over time. This approach is based on an investor’s risk tolerance, investment...