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FINANCIALLY FOCUSED

July 2021 Newsletter

Pension or Lump Sum: Which Should You Choose?

Traditional pensions, which promise lifetime income payments in retirement, have become less common in the private sector, with only about 10% of workers currently participating in a traditional pension plan. However, pensions are still widely offered in federal, state and local government employment, and 61% of workers expect a pension to be a major or minor source of retirement income.¹

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Hot Air Balloon Day¹ - June 5

When the first hot air balloon was ready to take flight in 1783, it carried a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. The balloon travelled for 2 miles while tethered and was then brought safely back to the ground with the animals unharmed.

A Backup Plan for Your Paycheck

Your ability to earn a paycheck may be your most valuable asset. In a 2020 survey, two out of three people said it would take six months or less for their household to face a financial impact if the primary wage earner became disabled. Half said they would use their personal savings, and many would have to ask for help from their families, take out loans, or tap retirement accounts.³

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Strawberry Ice Cream

Use your ice cream maker to create this rich and creamy strawberry ice cream.

Get Mixing!

¹ https://www.ebri.org/docs/default-source/rcs/2020-rcs/2020-rcs-summary-report.pdf ?sfvrsn=84bc3d2f_7
² https://www.foodbeast.com/news/til-people-used-to-rent-pineapples/
³ https://www.limra.com/siteassets/newsroom/industry-trends/2020-images/DIAM2020factsheet.pdf

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