Auster Financial Group

07/14/2026

Thinking of unretiring? Before you decide to return to work, make sure you know the answers to these critical questions.

07/07/2026

The article highlights how different withdrawal strategies may affect taxes during retirement.

Test your retirement tax knowledge with our short quiz.

06/30/2026

June is Annuity Awareness Month — and a great time to revisit the power of compounding.

Think it's too late for compounding to make a difference? Think again.

Compounding means your money earns returns not just on your original investment, but also on the growth you've already accumulated. Even if you're in your 50s or 60s, time can still work in your favor.

Many people at this stage can contribute more consistently than earlier in their careers. A shorter time horizon can still support meaningful progress when contributions stay steady and earnings are reinvested.

Compounding helps build wealth over time. Certain annuities may help support asset preservation and retirement income goals. Let's talk about how these fit into your retirement strategy.

*Investments are subject to market risk including possible loss of principal.

06/23/2026

This Annuity Awareness Month, let’s explore how annuities may help support your estate plan. Depending on the contract, annuities can:

• Provide retirement income during your lifetime
• Offer a death benefit to beneficiaries
• Potentially pass proceeds outside of probate

Estate planning is an on-going process. This month let’s review your strategy and make sure it reflects your current goals.

06/16/2026

What if you could keep your employee benefits when you left your job? With employee benefit protection products from New York Life Insurance Company, you can.
If you’re seeking a simple, straightforward application process and want to learn more, watch this video and get in touch today.

06/09/2026

How would you cover a $1,000 bill for urgent costs? Use a credit card? Get a family loan? Far better to have an emergency fund. Here's how to set it up quickly.

06/02/2026

For a long time, the goal of retirement planning felt pretty straightforward: Save diligently, spend carefully and leave something meaningful behind for your kids. How is that changing today?

For many retirees, the focus is shifting from what they will leave behind to how they want to live now.

05/26/2026

You’ve probably seen how expensive driving is becoming, so you may want to consider alternative transportation for short-distance trips.

With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, small changes can lead to big savings.

05/19/2026

Here’s an overview of what your first meeting with a Financial Advisor might look like, six questions to ask – and four red flags.

Expect​ a good advisor to spend most of the first meeting asking about your goals, risk tolerance, family, investments, charitable giving and ground rules.

05/12/2026

When deciding where to live, income tax savings are just part of the equation. Housing, everyday expenses, and other levies determine your true cost.