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5 Part-Time Jobs That Are Perfect for Retirees

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset’s Executive Vice President, Scott Sadar, contributes to this US News article.

Can a Life-Insurance Policy Offer Investors a Higher Interest Rate?

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset President Andrew Murdoch explains the Modified Endowment Contract (MEC).

Red Flags Rise in 2016 for the Recently Retired

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

What is a sequence of return risk and how can you avoid it? Attention soon-to-be retirees: Somerset President Andrew Murdoch gives you the good news and the bad news in…

GoodCall Expert Panel: How to Start Saving for Retirement Now

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Executive VP of Somerset Wealth Strategies, Scott Sadar, offers suggestions on how young professionals can start saving for the future.

2016 Is a Challenging Year to Buy an Annuity

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset’s President, Andrew Murdoch, evaluates whether or not 2016 has to be such a challenging year.

How to Buy Annuities in a Dicey Year

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset President Andrew Murdoch explains how certain annuities are becoming more desirable despite the new mortality tables.

Annuity Payouts Are Poised to Decline, but the Pain May Be Curbed

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset President Andrew Murdoch discusses annuity payouts in this My Central Oregon article.

Annuities Spark Criticism, But It Really Isn’t Justified

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Scott Sadar addresses common criticisms of annuities in this California Broker Magazine article (pages 9-10). Scott Sadar (CFP) is the Executive Vice President of Somerset Wealth Strategies.

Are You the Perfect Person for Fixed Annuities?

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Andrew Murdoch, Somerset’s President, explains the benefits of a fixed annuity in this Marketwatch article.

Low Interest Rates Make Immediate Annuities Attractive

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Who is a good candidate for an immediate annuity? Andrew Murdoch, President of Somerset, explores this topic in his latest article for MarketWatch.

Radio Interviews

MoneyLife Radio Interview with Tom Hamlin (Part 2)

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Listen to Somerset’s President, Andrew Murdoch, discuss annuity trends on KBNW-AM’s “Inside Central Oregon.” Part 2

MoneyLife Radio Interview with Tom Hamlin (Part 1)

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset’s CEO, Tom Hamlin, spoke with Chuck Jaffe on his MoneyLife radio show about the outlook for annuities in 2016. Inside Central Oregon Radio Interview with Andrew Murdoch: Part 1.

The Appeal of Nursing Home Doublers

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Part 2 Listen to Somerset’s President, Andrew Murdoch, discuss the saving habits of Americans and how Oregon’s current economy measures up against other states.

The Appeal of Nursing Home Doublers

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Listen to Somerset’s President Andrew Murdoch discuss doublers with WOCA radio in Ocala.

Radio Interview with Joe Loverro of WRIP Radio

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Joe interviews Andrew Murdoch about annuities. Andrew breaks down annuities, explaining the various types and identifying the best candidates.

MoneyLife Radio Interview with Andrew Murdoch

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

President Andrew Murdoch explains the various types of annuities in detail. A comprehensive overview. A recommended listen for anyone considering investing in annuities.

Articles Contributed to by Somerset

4 Ways Marriage Makes Your Social Security Bigger

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Andrew Murdoch, President of Somerset Wealth Strategies, contributes to this article on how to make the most of your social security benefits.

Retirement Planning for Singles: 5 Tips for Flying Solo

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset’s Scott Sadar contributes to this article addressing the insecurity that many single retirees feel.

7 Tips to Find Effective Investment Mentoring

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Executive VP of Somerset, Scott Sadar, advises investors on keeping their cool when riding the market’s ups and downs in this article by US News & World Report.

7 Tips About Required Minimum Distributions for Baby Boomers Turning 70

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset’s Tom Hamlin offers warnings on RMDs in this Bankrate article.

Use Income From Your Sideline Business to Grow Retirement Savings Quickly

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset CEO Tom Hamlin contributes to this article advising high earners in retirement.

Multiple IRAs: Why It Sometimes Makes Sense to Own More Than 1 IRA

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

View BankRate’s slideshow for input from Somerset’s executive vice president Scott Sadar on why you may want to own more than one IRA.

SEC Steps in on RIA Succession Planning

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Kaitlin Ugolik’s consults Somerset’s Tom Hamlin in her latest Institutional Investor article about the SEC’s role in continuity planning.

The Elusive Nature Of Culture At Broker-Dealers

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset’s own Andrew Murdoch offers his take on the broker-dealer culture in Juliette Fairley’s latest article for Financial Advisor.

Single-Income Families: 6 Secrets to Help Make Ends Meet

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Scott Sadar, executive vice president at Somerset Wealth Strategies, advises breadwinners to maximize income opportunities at their current place of employment in Robyn Tellefsen’s article.

Rising Rates, Longer Lives Make Annuities Tricky

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Andrew Murdoch, President of Somerset Wealth Strategies, lends his expertise to this Bankrate.com article.

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