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Livonia, Michigan · Wayne County

Livonia households save diligently. The structure is what’s missing.

Livonia is a city of savers — strong household incomes, high homeownership, 401(k)s dutifully funded. And that’s exactly the profile that loses the most to the default playbook: every dollar in tax-deferred accounts gets taxed as ordinary income at withdrawal, forced out by required minimum distributions, with nothing protected from the next market drop.

CentraLife advisors — headquartered nearby in Dearborn — work with Livonia families on the layer the 401(k) can’t touch: max-funded IUL for tax-advantaged retirement income, mortgage protection that builds an asset instead of just clearing the loan, and annuities that turn savings into income you can’t outlive.

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Because the 401(k) has a ceiling ($24,500 employee deferral for 2026) and a tax bill on every withdrawal. Dollars above the match and the cap can go into a max-funded IUL: no IRS contribution limit, no required minimum distributions, and access through policy loans that don’t show up as taxable income under current law. See our IUL vs 401(k) comparison to run your own numbers.

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  • Free 30-minute assessment — in person or by phone
  • Review of existing policies, 401(k)s, and pensions included
  • Headquartered at 290 Town Center Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126
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