Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Key Choices for a Financially Successful Retirement

What is the sign of a good decision?

It’s two key choices that may help your retirement planning be less stressful and more successful: choosing a knowledgeable financial professional to help you map out a course of action and a financially strong company to work with.

Establishing a retirement strategy and making decisions about income, liquidity, long term care and legacy may seem like a daunting task but it need not be. Consider the following key choices for less stress and more success.

Choose a knowledgeable financial professional to help you map out a course of action.

One of the most important choices to make is who may help you achieve retirement success. Consider someone with experience in helping others plan for retirement income and the expertise to tailor strategies just for you. And also someone who can help you make informed decisions that help you achieve your goals.

Seek guidance from a local, knowledgeable financial professional who will never rush to fit you into a category or push products. One who believes that the best way to create a successful financial strategy is to build a strong relationship with his or her customers and will take the time to listen carefully to your needs, explain your options and customize solutions for you.

Choose a financially strong company to work with.

When it’s time to choose the products to help you implement your plans, look for a company with the financial strength to be there when you need them.

No matter what solutions are right for you, work with a financial professional who can help you make the good decisions that retirement success requires.

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