Nov 26, 2021

Every year, the Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on cost-of-living (also called COLA).  It’s averaged about 1.7% annually as inflation remained low.  But in 2022, the increase is set for 5.9% - the biggest boost in beneficiary checks in 40 years.  It’s all because the economic recovery from the...

Nov 18, 2021

The #1 fear of planning for retirement is running out of money. Have you ever wondered what the planning process is like when you work with Steve and the Aul Financial Group? If so, you're in the right place! Hear Steve take you STEP by STEP in his process and how he makes it easy for you to have confidence in...

Nov 5, 2021

If you're lucky enough to have a pension, Forbes says a lot of companies are offering lump-sum buy-out offers.  What are some of the factors we should consider if we’re given that option?