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The Crash Proof Retirement Show Premieres in Tampa Bay
- September 17, 2021
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Tampa Bay, Florida — The one and only Crash Proof Retirement Show, hosted by prominent Retirement Phase Experts, Phil Cannella and Joann Small, officially debuted this past Saturday, ...
Read MoreConsumer Debt Soars in Second Quarter of 2021
- August 31, 2021
- By: Phil Cannella
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If you are anything like the average American, you are on a budget, and you may have noticed that the cost of consumer goods has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the New York Federal Reserve, consumer debt has increased more in one quarter (from ...
Read MoreIs Now the Right Time to Downsize Your Home?
- August 31, 2021
- By: Phil Cannella
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Many Americans choose to downsize their lives as they approach retirement by selling their house, switching to a more economical car, or selling unused antiques that were taking up closet space. This can be an excellent retirement strategy as it allows a person to dec...
Read MoreDelaying Social Security
- August 5, 2021
- By: Phil Cannella
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Claiming Social Security prior to reaching the full retirement age of 67 years old reduces the monthly payment that beneficiaries receive, yet most individuals taking Social Security activate their income payments immediately after reaching age 62. 35% of men, and nearly 40% of women begin collectin...
Read MoreMultilevel Marketing Schemes: Always a Risky Investment
- August 5, 2021
- By: Phil Cannella
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At Crash Proof Retirement, we are dedicated to helping people in or near retirement protect their nest eggs from the risk and fees of Wall Street. While this is an important part of our mission, we also feel that it is our responsibility as consumer advocates to raise awareness about common scams so...
Read MoreIs Another Housing Market Crash Right around the Corner?
- August 5, 2021
- By: Phil Cannella
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If you are shopping for a new home, or if you are trying to sell your home, you have probably noticed a dramatic price increase over the past year. According to real estate website Redfin, over half of all homes on the market today are selling above their listing price. Inflated home prices have led...
Read MoreFiduciary Responsibility in Retirement Planning: What Does it Mean?
- July 5, 2021
- By: Phil Cannella
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There are many different types of professionals who have a fiduciary duty to their clients. Trustees, doctors, lawyers, and legal guardians are just a few examples. Having a fiduciary responsibility means that a person is legally and professionally obligated to repres...
Read MoreChina’s Cryptocurrency Crackdown: Could It Affect Your Retirement Plans?
- July 5, 2021
- By: Phil Cannella
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Cryptocurrency markets were severely shaken recently as the price of Bitcoin and other digital currencies plummeted over fears of a crackdown on cryptocurrency mining by the Chinese government. As the world’s largest Bitcoin mining hub, China’s policies regarding cryp...
Read MoreAre Fees Eating Away at Your Retirement Savings? What You Can Do about It
- June 1, 2021
- By: Phil Cannella
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If you are looking to quickly build up a healthy nest egg during your working years, an employer-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions is one of the best ways to achieve that goal. You may have also considered other options like traditional individual retiremen...
Read MoreAs COVID-19 Stimulus Measures End, Could Your Retirement Be at Risk?
- June 1, 2021
- By: Phil Cannella
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When the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in business closures and job losses all around the country, Congress authorized monetary stimulus measures to help struggling Americans make ends meet. These measures included direct cash payments to individuals as well as expanded ...
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