70% of all homeowners have a mortgage. Which means 30% do not.1 If you aspire to be in the latter camp, below are some ideas to accelerate that outcome. At Allgen, we would love for you to have your home paid in full by the time you retire and even sooner, if...
At the end of the year, everyone is busy with holiday celebrations, travel, and for some a very busy working season (retailers, accountants, financial advisors). But before we close out the year, let’s not overlook the opportunities that can help with our final tax...
If you have a junior or senior in high school, then you know it is that time of year to start thinking about college visits, SAT prep, graduation, and how the heck to pay for everything. If you are a parent of a freshman or sophomore, then you are just watching the...
Perhaps you’ve spoken to a friend at some point who sang the praises of an annuity and you thought…this sounds like a good idea. Or maybe you need a way to create a guaranteed stream of income and think an annuity may provide that avenue. Maybe you are an avid...
1st Thing to Know – Parts vs. Plans You are standing behind someone in line at the pharmacy. The pharmacist is asking for his Medicare prescription card and the customer provides it. The pharmacist says the prescription will be $150. The patient is shocked and says he...
A lot of entrepreneurs and small business owners are focused on growing their business (as they should be). However, sometimes business owners are so preoccupied with growing their business that they forget to save for their retirement. Consider a small business...