With Premium Financing, it's possible to use someone elses funds to pay for your premiums - which means that protecting your family's well being and long term security with a very substantial policy (even one worth several millions of dollars) will cost you very little out-of-pocket.

What is the federal and state dollar amount to withhold when withdrawing from a non-qualified retirement plan?

August 11th, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
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I contributed $25,000 towards a retirement plan at Conseco Insurance Company, and need to withdraw the total amount for a home purchase now. This was an after tax contribution of $25,000 that started the retirement account. Now the balance is a little over $32,000, and I need to purchase a home and withdraw the entire amount. For tax purposes, how much should I have them withhold for state of michigan taxes and the federal government (IRS) taxes?

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What is the tax treatment for liquid corporate assets upon the end/retirement of a business?

August 6th, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
sirish asked:


The business is a CCPC (Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation) and the owner will be ending the business due to retirement. There are some liquid corporate assets that exist within the corporation. Is the only option to cash out all the assets at once and take a huge tax hit, or may the owner keep the corporation running and take out liquid assets each year to cover living expenses (thus not taking as much of a tax hit)? Any links to information would be much appreciated.

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What is the right time to start ‘Retirement Planning’ ?

August 4th, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
Riggy asked:


When should one start planning for retirement years and what is the best retirement plan?

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Can I use my IRA retirement account money for surgery?

August 1st, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
MATADOR asked:


I am planning on having surgery out of the country, since the surgery in US is too expensive, I am thinking to use the money I had saved in my retirement account( IRA) .
Can I use this money without paying a penalty?
Since is for health reasons.
Does it matter that the surgery will be performed in another country?

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How soon to start saving for retirement?

July 31st, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
Been here before asked:


I’m currently 21 years old. I was told a while back about a plan to start saving when you’re 25 (or about that) and save one million dollars by the time you retire. What age are you supposed to start? How much are you supposed to save? Should I be saving for retirement already at 21?

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How to have fun in a retirement community for spring break?

July 28th, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
hollyg asked:


I’m going to Florida with my family (mom, little sis and brother). We’re staying with my grandma who lives in a retirement community type thing. They have their own houses but they’re all old people. I’m 17 years old and how can I make this fun?

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What certification/training is needed for an Activities Director position at an active retirement community?

July 17th, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
Kathy - just asking asked:


I live in Texas and I have my eye on an Activities Director position for an active retirement community that will open next spring. My background includes event planning, volunteering, marketing and property management, but no formal Activities Director experience. What certification or training might I get into in order to make me a more desireable candidate for this position?

Interest Only Loan
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What is the importance of coordinating investments within and outside your 401k retirement plan?

July 11th, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
James D asked:


Can you describe a situation where this would be important. Thank you for your help with understanding this kind of retirement plan.

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How can you predict that your retirement life will be secured?

July 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
Pretty Sakura asked:


Apart from working hard since you were young, what makes you assure your happy retirement life?

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How many liberals are counting on Social Security to be their only retirement plan?

June 19th, 2011 | Posted in Financial Planning   Comments Off
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Even without cuts its going to be a pretty bleak retirement.

You better have a paid for house & car & no debt & low taxes and like to eat cheap food.

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