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missed fortune super blog itunes 150x150 Companies are Born, Rise, Fall, and DieDid you miss this week’s show? Doug Andrew discussed the following:

We want to welcome KSL1160 and 102.7 in Salt Lake City, Utah and KNEW Talk 910 in San Francisco, CA to Missed Fortune Radio

Companies are born, rise, fall, and die.

Everything that the pundits on the left are pushing for is opposed to the dynamic way that America has worked for more than 23 decades.    Without failure the culture of risk fades.  Without risk creativity withers.  The more government meddles in our affairs,the more everything will get fouled up.

What are the seven qualities that Americans have enjoyed that my friend Dan Sullivan calls The American Center? 1) Individualism 2) Ingenuity 3) Being Exceptional 4)  Growth 5) Transformation 6) Winning 7) Transcendence

Why do Financial Advisors not want you to move your money? Did you know that most financial professionals only get compensated when your money is being managed by them.    When you transfer money to safer places, they lose their compensation.  That’s why they tell you to stay the course.

You need to get your money repositioned. One way to make this happen is through a strategic roll out. It could take you 10 years at 7% to make back and recoup what you lost in the market.  If that really does happen, would you rather have that come back in a taxable or a tax free environment.  To do this in a tax free environment, strategically roll that money out and put it into something that is tax free from today forward.

You do this in three steps 1) Transfer out the money and pay the taxes 2) Reposition the money in vehicles that are tax-free going forward and 3) Offset some or all of the income taxes incurred through new deductions or strategies.

Attend our one hour event live over the internet this coming Tuesday, July 21st at 11 am or 6 pm: Don’t miss your chance to understand how to protect your money during this economic crisis and get competitive rates of returns during the good years. This strategy is called indexing and you need to know all about it. Call 888-76-Radio (888-767-2346) to register for either 11am or 6pm. You can register here to attend live over the internet.

Three choices for your money: 1) Fixed Rate Instruments – Your money is put into relatively conservative financial instruments that generally have lower rates of return. 2) Variable Products – These are products that allow you to have great returns of 20-30% during the good years but during economic hard times you can also lose 30% or more. 3) Indexed Products (the middle ground) – This type of financial product gives you returns that are greater than the rate of inflation during good years but keeps your money safe so you don’t lose a dime when the market goes down.

FREE Missed Fortune E-book: Baby Boomer Blunders. THE PROBLEM? The average Baby Boomer has less than $50,000 accumulated for retirement (which means many have less than that), primarily due to bad habits and having money invested in the wrong places where economic downturns can diminish their nest egg. Download at www.babyboomerblunders.com

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If you’re like many Americans, you may have seen 30, 40 or 50 percent losses on the value of your 401(k)s or IRAs in the last few years. But I predict the worst hit is yet to come-and it’s not what you think.

stock market down 300x113 IRAs and 401(k)s Proving Not to Be Best for Secure RetirementAs it is, recovering from losses can be tough. For example, when an account loses 50 percent of its value, the account has to experience a 100 percent gain just to get back to the break even point.

Say you had $100,000 in a 401(k) two years ago that is now worth $50,000. Your account would need to double to get back to its original value. In this volatile economy, that could take years.

Also, retirement accounts  that were once worth twice as much and generated interest income of 7, 8 or 9 percent, are now worth half as much and are only generating 2, 3 or 4 percent.

But that’s not all to be worried about.

Despite all the recent losses, I predict it will pale in comparison to the tax hit retirees will experience the day they begin withdrawing their money from their qualified retirement plans.

I had a school teacher who came to me several years ago for financial planning. She knew she would only be receiving 60 percent of the income she had when she was teaching (2 percent for every year of 30 years of service).

Thus, she had socked away money faithfully in the state’s 401(k), 403(b), and in tax sheltered annuities (TSAs) to supplement her retirement.

But when she retired, she found herself in the highest tax bracket she had ever been in, even though she was not working.

Why? Her house was paid off; she was not contributing to these accounts anymore; and she had no dependents. Her tax deductions were all gone.

On top of her pension and social security, at age 70½ she was forced to withdraw the minimum distribution from her tax-deferred accounts. Her taxable income was $80,000 a year, with hardly any deductions.

All that money she had saved in taxes during her 30 years of contributions-she essentially paid it back to Uncle Sam during the first two years of retirement, and every two years thereafter!

You see, the government has a permanent tax lien on your IRAs and 401(k)s.

One thing is certain: Future taxes will be going up. For this reason, I don’t own an IRA or 401(k)-never have, never will! There are better ways to save and have tax-free income in retirement.

If you’re feeling confused and powerless because your IRAs or 401(k)s lost 20-50 percent during the last couple of years, leaving you frustrated-even feeling paralyzed-there are safe strategies and solutions that will help you get unstuck and get your future back!

Doug Andrew

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With investing being more uncertain today because of banks closing, businesses shutting their doors forever, and despicable investors like Bernie Madoff no wonder one of the most asked questions we get is, “How safe is life insurance?”

Even insurance giant AIG has given the insurance industry a black eye. Insurance is the backbone of our financial system. But don’t take our word for it.

We could go on and on about the merits and safety of life insurance. Instead, click on the articles below for third party comments and praises…

Time Magazine, How Safe is Your Insurance Company?

Financial Advisor Magazine, Insurance As An Investment

The Street.com, What You Need to Know About Your Insurer

CNBC, Investing in Life Insurance

San Francisco Chronicle, How safe is your insurance policy?

The Columbus Dispatch, Insurance safety net backed by companies

Set up an appointment with one of our advisors to find out more how you can keep your money safe! If you already have an advisor tell them to contact us to find out how they can make your money safer than ever before! Call Toll-free 888-987-5665.

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A popular investment company recently sent out a newsletter claiming good and sound retirement guidance.  They asked a good basic question.  “Has the economy changed your retirement plans?”

They ask this question because they want to get you to come in to get your retirement goals back on track.  This company is not alone.  Many of popular investment companies are advertising for new clients right now.

The sad part about these efforts is that the vehicles they will suggest you use in your “planning” are traditional tools.  Savings accounts for minimal risk and short range goals, for longer time periods, diversify your portfolio among various stocks and mutual funds within your 401(k) and IRA.

financial advice Sound Retirement GuidanceHasn’t everyone woke up to the fact that these products have failed.  Saving accounts have trouble competing with inflation, especially with fears about inflation due to devaluing of the dollar.

Many economists are screaming that you can’t print a trillion dollars and infuse it into the economy without consequences, one of which is inflation.

401(k)s and IRAs have also failed miserably because of lack of safety.  It’s not uncommon to speak with clients who have lost 40%, 50% or even 60% of their retirement savings.

The sad part is that they did exactly what so many “experts” said to do.  Save, save, save, and put your money into specific products that would give great returns and be there for your “rainy days” of retirement.

Well folks, the rain has come, and the money was washed away.  I don’t know about you, but I’m thinking, this didn’t work out so well.

The Missed Fortune strategies were created on this premise.  Rains come!  And when they come you need safety of principal.

In other words, your serious money needs to be put in safe places, but also have a potential of a good return when the market is up.

This is exactly why we like Equity Indexed Universal Life, when structured the right way.  When the market is good, you can participate.  When the market is bad, you don’t participate (at least not at the level as everyone else).

I like having my cake and eating it too – good returns potential, much more than CDs or savings accounts, and lower risk, much less than the popular investments.

Right now, those who had baked a cake based on traditional advice have found it was cooked with rotten eggs.

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missed fortune super blog itunes 150x150 Are You Financially Paralyzed?

People are financially paralyzed right now. Are you feeling stuck? How to protect yourself from economic storms. Recession and bailout packages are going to make your taxes go up. How to accumulate, access and transfer your money tax free and safe. Right now people are more concerned about the return of their money instead of the return on their money. Learn about indexed insurance contracts that are maximum funded. When your money is in these contracts you sleep at night. All about indexing strategies. Lock in your gains and don’t lose your principal.

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New FREE Missed Fortune E-book: Baby Boomer Blunders. THE PROBLEM? The average Baby Boomer has less than $50,000 accumulated for retirement (which means many have less than that), primarily due to bad habits and having money invested in the wrong places where economic downturns can diminish their nest egg. Download at www.babyboomerblunders.com

See Doug Live: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Click here to register) Woodland Hills, CA

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missed fortune super blog itunes 150x150 Protect Yourself from Economic StormsHow not to make the $50,000 mistake.  Protect yourselves from economic storms.  AIG issues.

Don’t follow the herd and the media (they are part of the herd).  Extra principle toward your mortgage might be a good way to go, but it is not the best way to go!

Don’t kill your partner, Uncle Sam.   How to get out of debt and still maintain liquidity and safety.  Become smart like a bank.

Free consultation and analysis with the Missed Fortune Firm. 888-987-5665. Get a free 60 page customized report and experience clarity and new direction.  Call for your free copy of Millionaire by Thirty or Last Chance Millionaire.

Missed Fortune 101 MP3 Book Download. Download the Missed Fortune 101 unabridged audio MP3 for only .99 Cents! www.missedfortune101.com

New FREE Missed Fortune E-book: Baby Boomer Blunders. THE PROBLEM? The average Baby Boomer has less than $50,000 accumulated for retirement (which means many have less than that), primarily due to bad habits and having money invested in the wrong places where economic downturns can diminish their nest egg. Download at www.babyboomerblunders.com

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