Don’t collect dust. Create it.
Trade up to life at Ginger Cove.
you’ll get a higher interest rate.” You
can get more information on TIPS
Woodworking. Water aerobics. Engaging
from any broker or at the Department
discussions on the latest best seller. That’s life of Treasury’s TreasuryDirect Web site
at Ginger Cove.
at
www.savingsbonds.gov.
As Annapolis’ premier life-care retirement
community, Ginger Cove offers unlimited
If you feel more comfortable get-
ways to spend today with peace of mind
ting a helping hand in picking the
about tomorrow. You’ll find everything from
right infl ation-protected securities,
independent living apartments to assisted
living and nursing care. Plus, we’re expanding
Randall suggests mutual funds as
our wellness offerings to include an aquatic
a logical choice. “Most of the major
center, a spa and a fitness center. And our
Return of Capital
TM
plan refunds 90% of
fund families such as Vanguard and
your entrance fee to preserve Fidelity have funds dedicated to in-
your estate.
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Start living life’s best
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The importance of
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Regardless of the method you use for
retirement planning, you must take
infl ation into account. “No one else
is going to worry about your fi nancial
health in retirement,” says Carl J.
Kunhardt, CFP, of Quest Capital Man-
agement in Dallas. “If you don’t take
care of it yourself, it won’t happen.”
According to G. Mike Crawford,
CFP and CEO of Lifeplan Financial
Inspired by nature. Designed for you.
Group in Dayton, Ohio, the way
to make it happen is to maintain a
The beauty of nature. The comfort of community.
detailed fi nancial plan for your re-
The convenience of a great location. You’ll f_i nd it all at
Cedar Creek, a master-planned community in Aiken,
tirement. “Without a roadmap, it’s
South Carolina. Nestled among forested hills, Cedar Creek
diffi cult — if not impossible — to see
is a wildlife sanctuary with walking paths and nature trails.
www.cedarcreek.net
where you’ve been and where you’re
Amenities include an Arthur Hills designed golf course,
All-brick custom homes
heading,” he says.
lighted tennis courts and “catch and release” f_i shing ponds. from the $300’s
Understandably, Crawford thinks
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a retirement plan prepared by a CFP
medical care are all just a minutes away in historic Aiken.
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Still, Crawford recognizes many peo-
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This is not an off er to residents of any state where prohibited. Complete off ering terms are available in an off ering plan from sponsor registered in NY, MI, CT, OH, IL and CA. ple prefer to do their own planning.
“That’s fi ne,” he says, “for those who
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