Trade in the Jalopy its time for the 1035 exchange

Life insurance, annuities, jalopy, what do these words mean? Ben and Seth give listeners a clearer picture of what life insurance is and the pros and cons that come with it. If you feel like your policy may not be working for you, or that it could be time for an updated plan, look no further for advice! This episode of Money on Tap gives the audience five pragmatic steps to make your money work better, not harder, for you and your loved ones.Is it too late to fix my retirement at 50?No — the 50s are the catch-up years by design. Catch-up provisions let you contribute above the standard limits to 401(k)s and IRAs, the HSA offers triple tax advantages for future healthcare costs, and a backdoor Roth can build a tax-free bucket even if your income is too high for direct contributions. Pair those with a segmented "bucket" strategy — instead of retreating to CDs and cash — and most late starts can still be rescued. The first step is knowing your income need, not chasing a number.