10 Top Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid

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Peace of mind in retirement is largely the result of how well you’ve done in planning for that stage of life. Planning for retirement is a complex process that requires careful consideration of multiple factors. Mistakes made during this period can significantly impact one’s quality of life during retirement. Fortunately, many retirement planning mistakes can be avoided by seeking and…

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Can I Sell My Life Insurance Policy in South Carolina?

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People purchase life insurance for a variety of personal and financial reasons, primarily to ensure the financial security of their loved ones. It can:  Replace lost income when a primary earner dies, helping the family maintain its standard of living  Fund future expenses such as childcare, schooling, and college tuition  Pay off outstanding mortgages to ensure the family can stay…

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New and Emerging Cyber Threats in 2025

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 Cyber threat trends predicted for 2025 indicate an increasingly complex and challenging landscape for individuals, organizations, and governments. Here are some of the key trends anticipated in the year to come:  Cybercriminals are expected to leverage AI and machine learning to automate attacks, making them faster and more difficult to detect. Enhanced phishing schemes will increasingly use AI to craft…

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Small Business Cyber Insurance

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It’s not unusual for small business owners to underestimate their vulnerability to cyberattacks and what they stand to lose if they become the victim of one. It’s tempting to think that cybercriminals target only larger businesses. It’s also dangerous. Cybercriminals often target small businesses because they believe they’re easier to victimize than larger companies. And in many cases, they’re right,…

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Home Insurance Trends in 2025

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Home insurance is all about managing risk—specifically the risk of a residential property being damaged or destroyed. For most people, their home is their most valuable asset. If that home is not owned outright, a bank or other mortgage lender has a financial investment in it as well. So, it’s no wonder that purchasing home insurance is a prerequisite for…

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“Longevity Risk” in Retirement

When you hear “risk of longevity,” what exactly is meant? Longevity refers to “long life” or “length of life.” Simply put, longevity risk is the risk that someone will outlive their wealth and available income. It’s a fact that people are living longer. Not only has the average life expectancy increased, but one out of every four 65-year-olds living today...
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5 Things You Need to Know About the SECURE Act

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE) became effective Jan. 1, 2020. Here are the top five things you should know. 72 is the new 70½ The SECURE Act raises the age at which retirees must begin taking Required Minimum Distributions from the awkward age of 70-1/2 to an even age 72, allowing for a couple...
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