Entries by Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA

Annuities Versus Mutual Funds in 403(b) 2013 – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – October 2, 2013 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: After contributing to our 403(b) retirement plans with the same investment provider for 10 years, my wife and I discovered our employers offer multiple investment providers. Can we switch to a […]

Tax Diversification 2013 – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – September 4, 2013 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: While we are familiar with asset allocation and portfolio diversification, we are not familiar with tax diversification. What is tax diversification and what advantages may it provide? A: The Problem — […]

Annuities Call for Caution – Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Investor – August 17, 2013 Fixed Indexed Annuities Merit Caution Investment Appeals to Conservative Investors but Can Be Complicated and Carry Hidden Risk By Leslie Scism Conservative savers are flocking to an insurance product with a controversial past: fixed indexed annuities. For investors seeking steady retirement income—typically drawn to products […]

Bond Market Risks – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – August 7, 2013 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: What I thought were my most conservative investments have been the worst performing for the first half of this year.  What is happening in the bond market? A: The Problem – […]

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