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You’re an ExxonMobil retiree and about to turn 65. You need to make a decision about health insurance. You can move seamlessly from the ExxonMobil Retiree Medical Plan option to the ExxonMobil Medicare Primary Option (MPO), also known as a Medicare Advantage plan, or you can opt-out of the MPO and go into traditional Medicare. How should you make the decision? What are the differences or key variables you should consider?


This is the audio version of a blog posted on our website (investecwealth.com) on October 4, 2021. The blog post itself can be found here.

Disclaimer:  Information about the ExxonMobil Medicare Primary Option (MPO) is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication, but no guarantees can be made because Plan details are subject to change by the Plan sponsor. Medicare is complex. We recommend you seek the advice of a trusted insurance specialist with expertise in Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement policies to discuss your personal situation.

If you’ve ever left an employer in whose 401(k) plan you participated, did you make an informed decision about what to do about your account? We offer five objectives to help decide what’s right for you. But please, don’t just forget you have the account!


This is the audio version of a blog posted on our website (investecwealth.com) on August 27, 2021. The blog post itself can be found here.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is general and intended as educational in nature. It is not intended nor should it be considered as tax, accounting, or legal advice. Investec Wealth Strategies and its advisors do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. We recommend you seek the counsel of your attorney, accountant or other qualified tax advisor concerning your situation. Information about the ExxonMobil Savings Plan is believed to be accurate, but no guarantees can be made, as Plan details are subject to change by the Plan sponsor. The author is not an employee of ExxonMobil and his views are his own.

As we grow older, I suspect we all have moments in which we wonder whether we’re experiencing normal forgetfulness…or are we showing the first signs of dementia? We may joke about it, but we have to think about the possibility if we’re realistic. Here are four steps to take to prepare yourself and your loved ones for the possibility you may at some point suffer from diminished mental capability or be at increased risk of financial exploitation.


This is the audio version of a blog posted on our website (investecwealth.com) on August 10, 2021. The blog post itself can be found here.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is general and intended as educational in nature. It is not intended nor should it be considered as tax, accounting, or legal advice. Investec Wealth Strategies and its advisors do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. We recommend you seek the counsel of your attorney, accountant or other qualified tax advisor concerning your situation.

News that ExxonMobil will resume the company match to the ExxonMobil Savings Plan in October gives you a planning basis for maximizing after-tax dollars going into your account. If you're inclined to max out, follow along here to calculate the amount you can contribute as a Special Contribution.


This is the audio version of a blog posted on our website (investecwealth.com) on July 22, 2021. The blog post itself can be found here.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is general and intended as educational in nature. It is not intended nor should it be considered as tax, accounting, or legal advice. Investec Wealth Strategies and its advisors do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. We recommend you seek the counsel of your attorney, accountant or other qualified tax advisor concerning your situation. Information about the ExxonMobil Savings Plan is believed to be accurate, but no guarantees can be made, as Plan details are subject to change by the Plan sponsor. The author is not an employee of ExxonMobil and his views are his own.

Life has likely felt like a whirlwind since the pandemic started. While adjusting to the new normal, it’s possible your insurance coverage has not been top of mind. But in reality, you could be missing out by not reevaluating your current coverage. Here are four insurance areas you should reevaluate right away.


This is the audio version of a blog posted on our website (investecwealth.com) on July 13, 2021. The blog post itself can be found here.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is general and intended as educational in nature. It is not intended nor should it be considered as tax, accounting, or legal advice. Investec Wealth Strategies and its advisors do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. We recommend you seek the counsel of your attorney, accountant or other qualified tax advisor concerning your situation.

At its core, financial advice helps you with your money. What is it about your money that makes it susceptible to help? This blog explains why folks in mid- to late-career who are accumulating retirement savings should be working with a competent financial advisor.


This is the audio version of a blog posted on our website (investecwealth.com) on June 22, 2021. The blog post itself can be found here.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is general and intended as educational in nature. It is not intended nor should it be considered as tax, accounting, or legal advice. Investec Wealth Strategies and its advisors do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. We recommend you seek the counsel of your attorney, accountant or other qualified tax advisor concerning your situation.