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recent posts
Where Did the 1% Advisory Fee come From?
By J Benjamin Financial |
If you’ve ever worked with a financial advisor, you’ve probably heard some version of this: “We charge 1%.” It’s become so common that most people don’t even stop to ask where that number came from. Why 1%? Why a percentage of your assets? And is 1% still the right way to pay for financial advice?…
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Life Insurance: A gift to future generations
By J Benjamin Financial |
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, making it a good time to talk about something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves in financial planning. Life insurance isn’t just another policy sitting in a filing cabinet. At its best, it’s a way to protect the people who depend on you and provide financial support…
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Annuities Aren’t Always the Right Fit
By J Benjamin Financial |
Annuities can serve an important purpose in the right financial plan. They can provide guaranteed income, offer certain protections, and help address specific retirement concerns. However, that doesn’t mean everyone needs one. In fact, sometimes the biggest issue isn’t whether an annuity is a good product. It’s whether someone needed an annuity in the first…
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Wealth Drag: The Money That Never Shows Up
By J Benjamin Financial |
When you think about investment losses, you probably think about a market dropping 10%, 20%, or even more. But there’s another kind of loss that doesn’t show up quite as clearly. It’s called wealth drag. Wealth drag is the slow, often overlooked erosion of your money caused by things like investment fees, taxes, and inflation.…
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You Can See It All In One Place. Now What?
By J Benjamin Financial |
Today, there are countless financial apps and websites that allow you to connect your accounts and view your financial life in one place. You can link your bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement plans, credit cards, loans, and other financial information. Within minutes, you may have a polished dashboard showing your net worth, spending, investments, account…
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When Priorities Change
By J Benjamin Financial |
Every investor is at a different stage of their finanical journey. What someone wants from an advisor in their 30s may look very different from what they need in their 50s or as retirement approaches. That’s why finding the right advisor isn’t just about finding someone knowledgeable – it’s about finding someone whose philosophy aligns…
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