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Necessary estate planning documents

What are Necessary Documents for Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: January 19, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Retirees should prioritize getting necessary documents for estate planning. If you are an adult, you should have an estate plan. You never know when you will die, or become incapacitated. Although you occasionally hear about people retiring in their 30s, most people retire after decades in the workforce. These older retirees should take steps now […]
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Using a life settlement for retirement

How Can a Life Settlement Provide Retirement Income?

POSTED ON: January 12, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
A life settlement can provide additional funds to use in retirement. If you are in retirement, you are living on a fixed income. What you saved in your nest egg needs to last for the rest of your life and the life of your spouse. Although Social Security can also provide a monthly stipend, it […]
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Retirement myths

What Are Prominent Retirement Myths?

POSTED ON: January 7, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
There are several retirement myths circulating about from well-meaning people. You are planning for retirement. You started by researching information online. Although the internet certainly has helpful information, it is not always accurate. According to a recent Auburn.pub article titled “Let’s Leave These 3 Retirement Myths in 2020’s Dust,” you should be wary of retirement […]
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Social Security for Women

How Can Women Maximize Social Security?

POSTED ON: December 22, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Social Security needs may look different for men and women. Women and men are alike in many ways. They are also distinctly different. These differences do not make one better than the other. They may, however, demand specific planning. This is especially true when it comes to retirement planning. According to a Money Talk News […]
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Veterans

Are Some States Better for Veterans in Retirement?

POSTED ON: December 16, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Some states are better for veterans in retirement than others. You are a member of the United States Armed Forces. In the military, you have served others for your entire career. You have been deployed, and you have been relocated with your family.s Now, you are planning for retirement and trying to decide on where […]
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deceased husband's social security

How Should I Take My Deceased Husband's Social Security?

POSTED ON: December 9, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
You are newly widowed and are concerned about your rights to your deceased husband's Social Security benefits. And rightfully so. It is easy to make mistakes when it comes to Social Security. When to take Social Security benefits is a major decision that has major consequences for not only the worker but his spouse. According […]
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Stretch IRA Alternatives

Is Stretching an IRA a Thing of the Past?

POSTED ON: November 25, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Stretching an IRA is challenging but not impossible. Not too long ago, your estate plan likely included a Stretch IRA. This allowed your retirement funds to last for the lifetime of your non-spousal heirs (typically your children). With the SECURE Act, this option is no longer on the table for wealth transfer. According to a […]
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retirement savings

Is It Possible to Catch Up on Retirement Savings?

POSTED ON: November 18, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
One can catch up on retirement savings through intentionality with finances. You have been working for decades. In fact, you are now closer to retirement than the day you began your career. Unfortunately, you did not start saving enough or early enough for retirement. This leaves you with quite a bit of ground to cover […]
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roth ira and retirement

How Can a Roth IRA Benefit My Retirement?

POSTED ON: November 13, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
A Roth IRA can help you achieve greater financial security in retirement. After you enter retirement, your daily living expenses do not suddenly disappear. You still have bills to pay and groceries to purchase. Many people also have mortgages and other debts to pay off. When you add up these figures and the typical increase […]
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caregiving challenges

What Caregiving Challenges Arise with Alzheimer’s?

POSTED ON: November 11, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Caring for those with Alzheimer’s can be a challenge. You recently had a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps this condition runs in your family. Maybe it took you completely by surprise. In either instance, the news is devastating. According to a recent Think Advisor article titled “4 Things Advisors Should Know About Cognitive […]
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