Rising taxes are a concern for many individuals approaching retirement. It’s important to incorporate tax planning into your financial decisions.

Investing in or purchasing a tax-deferred vehicle means your money can compound interest for years, deferring income taxes income taxes, providing the potential to earn interest at a faster rate. While very few financial vehicles avoid taxes altogether, insurance products only allow you to defer paying them until retirement – when you may be in a lower tax bracket.

In order to comply with certain U.S. Treasury regulations, please be advised of the following: unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. Federal tax advice contained in these materials is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any person for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. All withdrawals are subject to ordinary income tax and, if taken prior to 59 1/2, may be subject to a 10% federal additional tax.