Edward Hochard
The Annuity Shop
Articles
Trust: Use the Ronald Reagan Approach
March 21, 2022
Trust but verify The other night I saw a feature on the news about the lawsuit between ...
Annuities Dirty Little Secret: Number 1
May 7, 2023
Annuity secrets will tell you the truth about annuities You have probably seen this ad: “Invest in an ...
Charitable Gift Annuities
March 23, 2022
A charitable gift annuity (CGA) provides a structured way to give to charity while securing your future. ...
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 ...
Legacy Arbitrage
February 24, 2022
Use Legacy Arbitrage to extend benefits to heirs.Definition of 'Arbitrage' from Investopedia"The simultaneous purchase and sale ...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Will Hit 30,000
March 23, 2022
I remember well that statement being made at a financial convention years ago, the speaker followed ...
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 ...
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 ...
Savings Bonds and Tax Deferral
February 23, 2022
Savings Bonds and Tax Deferral Savings Bonds and tax liability, make sure you understand the details. The ...
Tax Scams: IRS Dirty Dozen
March 21, 2022
Tax Scams: IRS Dirty DozenIt is tax time, and with it will come many offers to ...
Is It time For Your Company’s 401(k) Plan’s Annual Checkup?
March 21, 2022
Every night on the nightly news, it seems there is bad news about retirement plans, especially ...
How much money do I need in retirement?
March 23, 2022
"One of the thorniest issues facing retirees is how to determine much money they will be ...
Ever Wonder How the Stock Market Works?
March 23, 2022
Ever Wonder How the Stock Market Works?Every night watching the news, we are bombarded with stories ...
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, ...
Common Money Myths That Keep You Confused
March 23, 2022
Are you confused and frustrated about money?As they say, “If you repeat a lie often enough, ...
Estate Planning – Get Organized!
March 23, 2022
Estate planning and financial planning can, at times, be overwhelming. Many individuals are daunted by the complexity ...
401k Investment Tips: Essential Tools for Informed Choices
March 21, 2022
Manage your 401(k) for better performance You know that investing in your 401(k) is vital to your ...
Variable Annuities | Tips to fully understanding variable annuities
March 23, 2022
Variable Annuities | Tips to fully understanding variable annuitiesBeware of the fees, expenses, and lack of ...
Are Your Boomerang Kids Retiring With You?
March 23, 2022
Are Your Boomerang Kids Retiring With You? Have you delayed retirement because of the obligation to ...
Is too much derisking of your retirement fund a good idea?
March 21, 2022
Is too much "de-risking" a good idea? "If you are thinking about rolling your 401k into an ...
Edward Hochard
The Annuity Shop
1604 S. Harbor City Blvd.
Melbourne, Florida 32901
edwarddhochard@gmail.com
(321) 508-7128
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