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Will Rising Interest Rates Impact My Pension Benefits?
From Stephen Clifford, Registered Investment Advisor Representative
The Winfield Group - Scottsdale, Arizona
If you're nearing retirement and plan to elect lifetime payments from your pension plan, rising interest rates won't have any impact on your benefits. But if you're considering a lump-sum payment, rising interest rates can be critical.
Scottsdale Author Releases New Book for Women
Amanda Owen, author of The Power of Receiving has written a new book specifically targeted to women called BORN TO RECEIVE: 7 Powerful Steps Women Can Take Today to Reclaim Their Half of the Universe. The Scottsdale author discusses the balancing act between giving and receiving and how women can use her techniques in their daily lives.
AFM: What inspired BORN TO RECEIVE: 7 Powerful Steps Women Can Take Today to Reclaim Their Half of the Universe?
AO: After I wrote my first book The Power of...
AZ Giving Spotlight: Ib Andersen of Ballet Arizona
Ballet Arizona is a dance company that prides themselves on innovative and professional ballet while serving the community through educational outreach programs. Ib Andersen, the Artistic Director and former dancer for the New York City Ballet talks more about Ballet Arizona’s impact on the Valley.
AFM: What are some of the Educational and Community Outreach Programs that Ballet Arizona does?
IA: Free and open to the public, “Ballet Under the Stars” allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. As arts education can...
Get to Know Phoenix Author Howard Falco
Howard Falco is a renowned author, self-empowerment expert, and spiritual teacher who specializes in the power of the mind as it relates to the creation of the experience of life. Here, AFM interviews Phoenix-based Falco about his upcoming book release, and how each of us can master the experience of our own lives.
Test Your Knowledge of Financial Basics
From Stephen Clifford, Registered Investment Advisor Representative
The Winfield Group - Scottsdale, Arizona
Working with a trusted financial professional is one of the best ways to help improve your overall financial situation, but it's not the only thing you can do. Educating yourself about personal finance concepts can help you better understand your advisor's recommendations, and result in more productive and potentially more prosperous financial planning discussions. Take this brief quiz to see how well you understand a few of the basics.
