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Learning Center for Retirement Financial Planning

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All of the guides below are provided by Safe Money Places Agent Network.
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Generate guaranteed lifetime income with Fixed Annuities

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How to Create your Own Personal Pension Plan

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Utilize Life Insurance and take advantage of all the benefits

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Social Security Planning Tips  TO MAXIMIZE YOUR PAYOUT

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Tax Efficient Wealth transfer using Single Premium Life

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Safe Money Snapshots ... a crash course into SAFE MONEY PLACES

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SAFE MONEY PLACES EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE

We define a "Safe Money Place" as one where your principal is protected from loss as long as you follow the initial contractual guidelines, and if you do decide to take your money and walk away, you know UP-FRONT what leaving early will cost. 
Which Places Are Safe?
  • Fixed Annuities
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Savings Bonds
  • Banks and Credit Unions
  • Social Security​​
Financial Concepts and Math:
  • Safe Money Concepts
  • Financial Concepts
  • Basic Money Math
  • ​Frequently Asked Questions
Useful Resources:
  • Financial Dictionary​

USEFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Calculators and Tools
  • ​Social Security Retirement Planning Tool
  • Life Insurance Needs Calculator
  • Cost-of-Living Calculator
  • Financial Calculators
  • Social Security Calculator
Useful Websites
  • ​Safe Money Places 
  • ​Social Security Website​
Other Resources
  • ​State Annuity and Life Insurance Guaranty Funds Directory​

Contact Us:

Cathy Mendoza
Founder of CM Financial Strategies
Investment Adviser Representative: Virtue Capital Management

11501 Dublin Blvd. Suite 200
Dublin CA 94568
Tel. No. (925) 452-8286
Fax No. (925) 237-3733
Direct Line (925) 452-7582
Mobile No. (510) 610-2069

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Investment advisory services offered through Virtue Capital Management, LLC (VCM), a registered investment advisor. VCM and CM Financial Strategies are independent of each other. For a complete description of investment risks, fees and services, review the Virtue Capital Management firm brochure (ADV Part 2A) which is available from your Investment Advisor Representative or by contacting Virtue Capital Management. Information provided is not intended as tax or legal advice and should not be relied on as such. You are encouraged to seek tax or legal advice from an independent professional.
 
Insurance and annuity products are not sold through Virtue Capital Management, LLC (“VCM”). VCM does not endorse any annuity or insurance product nor does it guarantee any annuity or insurance product’s performance. Index or fixed annuities are not designed for short term investments and may be subject to caps, restrictions, fees and surrender charges as described in the annuity contract. Any guarantees mentioned are backed by the financial strength and claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company.

CM Financial Strategies is not affiliated with the Social Security Administration.

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