Inheritances can be complicated for heirs. When you think of inheritances, what do you envision? Money? A house? Family heirlooms? The end to all your financial troubles? Although inheritances can be helpful, according to a recent Canyon News article titled “Three Setbacks Associated With Receiving An Inheritance,” they can cause their own problems. What kind […]
Elder financial abuse can hit at home. Close to home. Some populations are more vulnerable to financial abuse than others. Seniors fall within this category. Older people often have a lifetime of savings stored. Unfortunately, the physical and mental effects of aging make these individuals prime targets to criminals. According to a recent Detroit Free […]
Estate planning and business succession go hand-in-hand. You own a business. Perhaps you built it yourself. Maybe you inherited it from your parents. Regardless, your business and its future are an important part of your legacy. You do not want it to die when you do. A recent Phoenix Business Journal asks business owners this […]
The average for retirement savings is less than it should be. What do you think of when you hear the word retirement? Do you think of sleeping in? Do you think of travel? Do you think of time with family? Whatever you envision, one thing is certain: it will take money. A recent Investopedia article […]
Senior women tend to enjoy less financial security than their male counterparts. We all have women in our lives. They are our mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, nieces, and grandmothers. We all want what is best for them. Unfortunately, aging women are a vulnerable population. According to recent a National Council on Aging article titled “The […]
Rolling traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs may not be the best move. Roth IRAs provide many benefits. Because the money contributed has been taxed, it can grow tax free. When you take out money as income in retirement, you will not have to pay taxes on the contribution or the growth. Although these are appealing […]
Medicare Advantage plans include more services than Medicare Part A. Medical insurance at any age can be confusing, so it is with Medicare Advantage. The types of Medicare plans and what they offer are no different. It is difficult to distinguish between Part A, Part B, Part D, and Advantage plans. It is literally an […]
Updates should be made periodically to your estate plan. You created an estate plan. You checked it off your list. Now you can sit back and relax until you die. According to a recent Forbes article titled “Old Estate Plans May Be Harmful To Your Wealth,” you need to rethink this assumption. Why? Circumstances in […]
Beneficiary designations can be easily messed up. You can have a will. You can create a trust. Even so, you may be neglecting an important aspect of estate planning. According to a recent Delco Times article titled “Five mistakes to avoid when naming beneficiaries,” you need to make sure your beneficiary designations are in alignment […]
A special needs trust is necessary to preserve essential public assistance benefits. You have a child with special needs. You know you will not always be around for them. To be blunt, what will happen to your child when you and your spouse are both deceased? According to a recent KAKE article titled “How a […]
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