Independent Actuaries Blog Author: Marissa Portinga

We Have Two New ASAs at IAI!

With summer right around the corner, we are proud to announce that two of our analysts, Erin Watts and Josh Harris, have earned the designation of ASA! An ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries), is achieved with long hours … Continue reading

The Defined Benefit Plan Solution for Small Businesses

At Independent Actuaries, Inc. we like to help educate those that we work with on the benefits of Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution retirement plans. Over the years, we have hosted many presentations on varying topics. Coming up this Thursday, the … Continue reading

Tips For The Self-Employed: How To Ensure A Stable Financial Future

Self-employed people aren’t always as prepared for retirement as their corporate counterparts. They don’t have their company telling them to contribute to a retirement plan that just happens to already be set up for them. Self-employed people must take the … Continue reading

Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business

Saving for retirement is not something that comes up in everyday life. It’s not flashy and it doesn’t walk around in a glitter vest saying “Look at me! Look at me!” It’s not a subject that lends itself to small … Continue reading

Earning A Few Karma Points

Every summer we have a company picnic, but this year we decided to do something a little different. Don’t get me wrong, there was a picnic, but we started the day off by volunteering at the Oregon Food Bank at … Continue reading