Free Financial Topics in Chicago
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Wills, Trusts and What Every Family Needs To Know About Estate Planning
Robert J. Varak, Law Offices of Robert J. Varak
Request This Free SpeechMost people know that they should have a will, but why? When should you have your first will drafted? What is the difference between a will and a trust? How do I make sure that my children will be taken care of in the event of a family tragedy? What is probate and how does it work? I will give direct, understandable answers to these questions and any others you might have about the world of estate planning. MORE >
Attendees will leave this talk knowing all the basics of the estate planning process, how to go about finding a qualified attorney, what is involved on their part and how much the process should cost them. It's the perfect one-stop primer to learn about wills, trusts, guardianship, powers of attorney and other sometimes intimidating but universally important topics. -
The Fee Evolution
Sanford J. Prizant, President, The Prizant Group, Ltd.
Request This Free SpeechOver the past 35 years, the 401(k)/403(b) have replaced the traditional pension plans as the main source of retirement income for the populace. Unfortunately, due to the greed of Wall Street, Insurance Companies, Mutual Fund Purveyors and Investment Advisors; the paycheck by paycheck contributions made by the workers have been "Eaten Up" by excessive fees. MORE >
For example, you have your 401(k) with an insurance company and quietly, every day that vendor is nipping at your account for close to 2.5% annually in fees. Thus, your S&P 500 Index fund returns 4% instead of 6.5% and that goes on year after year. The participant has no clue and the plan sponsor is not paying attention. New ERISA fee disclosure rules enacted in 2012 (408(b)2/404(a)5) were supposed to have solve this problem. Alas, the providers have made sure that figuring out your plan's cost is about as easy as learning a new foreign language (My apologies to Roseatta Stone!).After my presentation, you will know what they are, how they are hidden,and how to remedy the situation.
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Stop Learn and Listen! Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes!
Julie Tomek Campo, Julie's Personal Money Management
Request This Free SpeechAre you a woman who is contemplating divorce? Going through a divorce? Finishing up a divorce? Post divorce? There are many general financial rules of what to do before, during, and after a divorce. I will provide you the exact steps one by one of each stage in great detail. Make sure you know what is going on. It can affect you for the rest of your happy life. MORE >
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Retirement Investment Strategies – Managing Your Investments During Retirement
Ted Buckley, Mooney Lyons Financial Services
Request This Free SpeechYou’ve worked hard and saved diligently throughout your career. Now you deserve to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But have you considered the possibility that your retirement savings may not sustain the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of? Focus on strategies for: MORE >
- Calculating the cost of retirement
- Investing for growth potential, income, and stability
- Managing taxes and defending against the effects of inflation
- Allocating your assets to match your investment profile and goals
- Managing investment risk while maintaining growth potential
- Potentially avoiding common pitfalls faxed by today’s retireesMutual funds and variable annuities are sold by prospectus. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus, which contains this and other information about the mutual fund or the variable annuity contract and the underlying investment options, can be obtained from your financial professional. Be sure to read the prospectus carefully before deciding whether to invest.
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Raising Money Smart Kids
Katie Morris, CFP, Financial Advisor, Veritrust Wealth Management
Request This Free SpeechLearn some simple techniques you can use to train your children (whether they are five or 25) to develop good money habits they can use for the rest of their lives.
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What’s happening in the Economy?
Charlie Munro, Registered Investment Advisor,Adjunct Professor of economics, Wunderlich Wealth Management, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Request This Free SpeechA discussion of current events and trends in the US and global economy that can affect your life.
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Protecting, Maximizing and Recovering Retirement Accounts
Laurie Samuels, Retirement Planning Attorney, Abednego Wealth Management
Request This Free SpeechAudience members will receive education on reaching retirement goals and how to protect retirement accounts from a downside market. Abednego Wealth Management, Inc. does not charge for services nor does it ever hold clients’ funds. “We simply educate you on reaching your retirement goals.”
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Money Freedom – Three Secrets to Financial Success
Sharon Case, President and the Owner, Case Wealth Management and Financial Services
Request This Free SpeechThis presentation can be done in one hour or it can be presented as a half day workshop. It is intended for a female audience and is an interactive program providing: MORE >
• Insight regarding what your BIG life goals are and how to write SMART financial goals.
• Knowledge of how to develop your own Spending Plan (budget) and how to stick to it!
• An awareness of where your money goes every month and how to “pay yourself first.”
• An understanding of the best way to invest your long term money based on your risk tolerance. -
The Myths & Facts about Reverse Mortgages: What You Need to Know
Mike Wyrostek, Regional Account Manager, Reverse Mortgage Funding
Request This Free SpeechAs reverse mortgages grow in popularity, so have the misconceptions or myths about these unique loans. This presentation will review these myths, discuss the facts and go over the benefits a Reverse can have in keeping people financially secure through retirement.
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My brain made me do it
Laurie Hackler, Financial Advisor, The Corner Office – Wealth Management
Request This Free SpeechMany people assume that they are always thinking logically and, when presented with the facts, are sure to see a situation clearly. In actuality, people are irrational; they rely on emotion, which often trumps logic. This seminar addresses investor tendencies and offers suggestions on how to avoid six common investor mistakes.