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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

Help Your Clients Know Their Stuff and Shop Carefully for an Annuity

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset’s Executive Vice President, Scott Sadar, explains how to carefully shop for an annuity in this California Broker Magazine article.

Annuity Sales Are Soft

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset’s President, Andrew Murdoch, offers his take on the negative annuity sales trend.

Make Long-Term-Care Coverage Affordable

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset Executive Vice President Scott Sadar contributes to this article regarding long term care and how to pay for it.

How This New Annuity Can Minimize Your RMDs in Retirement

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset’s President Andrew Murdoch contributes to this discussion on how to invest retirement account money in a deferred-income annuity.

A Question of Premium: Is Life Insurance a Sound Investment?

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset President Andrew Murdoch characterizes life insurance as “more a peace of mind play than a growth play” in this article.

New Ways to Pay for Long-Term Health Care

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

This MarketWatch article includes insight from Somerset President, Andrew Murdoch.

8 Annuity Tips: How to Buy Them

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Somerset President Andrew Murdoch offers his input throughout this must-read list of annuity buying tips.

Want to Move When You Retire? Start Planning Now

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

Read Elizabeth O’Brien’s article on moving upon retirement and find input from Somerset’s President, Andrew Murdoch.

Professional Boomers Are Not Immune to the U.S. Savings Crisis and Millennials are Falling Behind

By webteam | July 5, 2018 |

President Andrew Murdoch quoted on Maintstreet.com.

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