Entries by Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA

Do Women Face Unique Challenges with Finances? – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – September 1, 2010 Do Women Face Unique Challenges with Finances? By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Do women face unique challenges and opportunities with their finances? A: Yes. The Problem: Many women are remaining single, marrying later in life, getting […]

Inherited IRAs and Stretch IRAs – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – August 4, 2010 Can Families Inherit a Traditional IRA? By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Can my family inherit my Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? If so, are there any advantages to avoiding withdrawals from my IRA? A: Yes and […]

Retirement Account Beneficiary Designations – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – July 7, 2010 An Inheritance Shocker By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: My husband of 20 years passed away earlier this year. Even though we updated our wills just before his passing, his ex-wife now claims she owns all the […]

Clark Howard on Long Term Care Insurance

Clark Howard : HLN: Don’t Burden Your Kids Steve and Sonja want to know about long-term care insurance for their future. HLN Money Expert Clark Howard steps in. “You want inflation protection in the policy.” “In many states there are special policies you can buy that are very affordable that if you buy one the […]

Boosting 401(k) Performance – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – June 2, 2010 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Can gaining help with my 401(k) really improve my performance and optimize my risk? A: Yes. In a recent study based on nearly 400,000 401(k) participants, the average participant who did […]

Long Term Care Insurance Return of Premium – Long Term Care University

Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 04/15/10 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: What happens if I pay for long term care insurance for the rest of my life, pass away, and never use the benefits of my policy?  Will my heirs receive a fund of the premiums I paid? […]

Long Term Care Insurance Survivorship Benefit – Long Term Care University

Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 03/15/10 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Some of the long term care insurance policies I am researching allow for a survivorship benefit.  Can you explain what that means and what advantages it may provide? The Problem – Paying Your Premium When Your Spouse […]