Edward Hochard
The Annuity Shop
Articles
Invisible Fees in Mutual Funds
March 21, 2022
Transparency in the financial world has traditionally been lacking.As information sources have increased, along with it ...
What Happens to your social security when you die?
March 21, 2022
What Happens To Your Social Security When You Die? What happens to your Social Security when ...
Chickens, Pigs, Bulls, and Bears: The Stock Market Is a Barnyard
March 21, 2022
The great novel Animal Farm written by the legendary author George Orwell is about animals and ...
How to Modernize Life Insurance at Retirement Time
March 21, 2022
I can remember my dad buying a house in 1962 for $9,000.To make sure the mortgage ...
Tax Loss Harvesting
March 21, 2022
What is tax-loss harvesting and will it work for you?“For many investors, tax-loss harvesting is one ...
US Treasury EE Saving Bonds: Good Idea Or A Stinker Idea?
March 23, 2022
US Treasury EE Saving Bonds: Good Idea Or A Stinker Idea?Buying a US Treasury EE Bond can ...
INcome Versus IFcome
October 1, 2022
INcome Versus IFcomeThis is the most critical part of retirement.It is not necessarily the amount of ...
Retirement Planning With Overlooked Expenses
February 17, 2022
When Planning, Don’t Forget These Often Overlooked Retirement Expenses“There is a massive disconnect between how much ...
Are US Treasuries A Smart Bet For You?
March 23, 2022
Are US Treasuries A Smart Bet For You?US Treasuries are the safest possible place to invest ...
Should You Be Concerned About Required Minimum Distributions
March 23, 2022
Should You Be Concerned About Required Minimum DistributionsIf your Required Minimum Distribution is not managed properly, you may ...
Social Security Will Run Out of Money
March 23, 2022
I know that is a broad and concerning statement intended to cause the reader to investigate ...
Annuities and Asset Protection
March 21, 2022
Annuities And Asset ProtectionAnnuities and Asset Protection: What you need to know!Joe Richmond (not his real ...
Glass, Toilet Paper And Cell Phones
March 23, 2022
Glass, Toilet Paper And Cell PhonesWhat do glass, toilet paper, and cell phones all have in ...
What Is The Color Of Your Money — Red or Green?
March 23, 2022
Retirement planning can be overwhelming as financial professionals have different opinions and methods of investing. An ...
The Pros and Cons of Investing In and Owning Gold
March 21, 2022
The Pros and Cons of Investing In and Owning GoldThroughout history, gold has easily been the ...
Corporate Bonds, How Safe are They and What Happens if a Company Defaults.
March 21, 2022
Bonds are backed by the financial strength of the bond issuer.If the bond issuer is not ...
Questions & Answers Regarding Probate
March 23, 2022
Questions & Answers Regarding ProbateWho is in charge of the probate process?The Will names a personal ...
Your Broker Wants You To Know All Quiet On The Western Front
March 21, 2022
If you haven’t read the colossal epic book about WWI, All Quiet on the Western Front, ...
How To Understand Insurance Company Financial Ratings
March 21, 2022
An annuity or a life insurance policy is a long-term financial contract, and consumers who wish ...
When Considering a Variable Annuities Use Caution
February 19, 2022
Beware of the fees, expenses, and lack of guarantees when considering a variable annuity. A variable annuity ...
Edward Hochard
The Annuity Shop
1604 S. Harbor City Blvd.
Melbourne, Florida 32901
edwarddhochard@gmail.com
(321) 508-7128
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