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Do you frequently follow the advice of the financial media? Yes No |
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Is more than 75% of your retirement savings in IRAs, 401(k)s, or other BEFORE-tax accounts? Yes No |
| 3. |
Do you believe you can NEVER spend your principal during retirement? Yes No |
| 4. |
Do you have written goals for your retirement? Yes No |
| 5. |
Do you believe income taxes are normally lower in retirement? Yes No |
| 6. |
Do you have enough cash reserves outside of your IRAs and 401(k)s to live on for at least one year? Yes No |
| 7. |
Have you calculated the best age for YOU to begin receiving social security benefits? Yes No |
| 8. |
Are your IRA or 401(k) beneficiaries designated to "your estate"? Yes No |
| 9. |
Have you consulted with a financial advisor or tax preparer to verify that you are taking income from the correct investment/savings account? Yes No |
| 10. |
Do you know the specific rate of return you need to sustain your income and assets for life? Yes No |
| 11. |
Has your retirement plan been calculated or designed to show the effects of inflation? Yes No |
| 12. |
Do you tend to make seat-of-the-pants investing decisions? Yes No |
| 13. |
Have you reviewed your life insurance needs with a professional during the last 5 years? Yes No |
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Have you looked into or purchased long-term care insurance? Yes No |
| 15. |
Are you satisfied that your financial advisor or representative has your best interests at heart? Yes No |
| 16. |
Have you reviewed your estate plans (wills/trusts) with an attorney during the last 5 years? Yes No |
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Do you have more than 20% of your retirement savings in the stock of your employer, or any other single investment? Yes No |
| 18. |
Have you reviewed your financial goals and progress during the last six months? Yes No |
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Do you have an investment strategy that has been well thought through and integrated with your overall retirement plans? Yes No |
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Do you have a good relationship with an independent, fee-based Registered Investment Advisor? Yes No
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