Annuities

Suze Orman Advises Huff/Post50 Readers

Posted 01.11.2012

Financial expert Suze Orman visited AOL Studios in New York this week. She offered financial advice for Huff/Post 50 readers, counseling one couple ab...

Getting Rich Slowly

Don McNay | Posted 10.12.2011

Don McNay

Because the money is harder to access, people who take structured settlements are more likely to "get rich slowly" than my professional clients who can cash in a mutual fund or stock whenever they want.

What to Consider When Offered a Severance Package

Don McNay | Posted 07.28.2011

Don McNay

Economic decisions shouldn't be ignored. Some severance packages are lucrative and offered on a one time basis. Financial considerations are one part of the package, not the whole package.

A Different Look at Life Insurance

Don McNay | Posted 07.14.2011

Don McNay

Why give your family a lump sum and have them blow it? Most insurance policies have options to pay out over time, but few people use them. It limits them to the terms of the insurance company. Thus, I came up with a simple system.

A 60 Second Explaination of Immediate Annuities

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

2010-12-22-pizzamoney.jpgYour relationship with your money compares to a dieters relationship to food.

Third World America: Is Living a Normal Life a Political Statement?

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

America is going through economic chaos. But a lot of other things are going on, too. There aren't enough of us living normal, stable lives.

Why Term Limits Don't Work

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

Like much of America, I'm down on professional politicians. I'm tired of people getting in office to line their pockets, suck up to lobbyists and constantly run for re-election.

Things to Consider When Taking a Buyout or Severance Package (Video)

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

I've found that people leaving old line companies, even with a severance package, were more bitter than those where companies treated employees like interchangeable parts.

When to Take a Severance Package

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

Companies offering severance packages have generally sold the concept of lifetime employment concept. They are not places that fire employees without warning.

"Can't-Lose" Business Investments

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

"Funny how falling feels like flying, for a little while." - Academy Award Winner Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart I've been making the final edits on ...

Renegade and Dreams of My Absent Father

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

Obama's election was not only a door opener for people of color. It also showed that people with absent dads, or no dad at all, can grow up and live in the White House.

Powerball Jack and the Wall Street Bailout

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

If the people on Wall Street knew that no one would ever be there to bail them out, ever again, they would be less inclined to gamble with instruments they don't really understand.