Women must be proactive in building and protecting their wealth for retirement because they often live longer but with disrupted income as a result of caregiving.
Solo retirement requires financial planning. Most people will be single in retirement at one point. Why? Some people live their entire lives single. As married couples age, one spouse typically outlives the other. "Gray divorce" is also growing in prevalence. According to a recent Go Banking Rates article titled "Why Every Woman Needs To Plan […]
It is easy to make mistakes with IRA investments. There are often tradeoffs when comparing costs versus benefits. With IKEA furniture, you trade the time and frustration of assembly for the convenience of easily packing the entire piece of furniture into a vehicle. Consequently, it is not uncommon for mistakes to be made along the […]
Social Security can be impacted by divorce. People have many different thoughts, feelings, and opinions about Social Security. For some people, this program IS their only source of retirement income. Even those who do not need Social Security still expect to receive monthly benefits because of the payments they made into the system while working. […]
It is easy for single seniors to feel completely alone. Although people benefit from some “alone time,” they also benefit from time with others. Social support enriches life and can provide greater security. The Bible even acknowledges the vulnerability of widows and orphans. According to a recent Forbes article titled “Essentials for the Solo Ager,” single seniors […]
Women often have different needs than men. At the most basic level, their very biology and physiology are different. Women and men are not the same. It is part of God's grand design for human beings. Women and men often have personal, cultural, and social differences. For example, women often feel they need greater vigilance […]
Single parents cannot afford to neglect estate planning. Parenting is a significant responsibility. For single parents, the roles of provider, mentor, teacher, and protector rest solely on their shoulders. Although losing any parent is tragic to children, the death of a single parent often leaves them orphaned. According to a recent The Orange County Register […]
A Chicago man left a large estate to extended family by default. Some people are unassuming millionaires. By looking at them on the street, they are indistinguishable from the average person. Upon their death, others are often surprised to find these individuals amassed significant wealth. According to recent Block Club Chicago article titled “A Chicago […]
Failing to name a life insurance beneficiary can cause significant problems. The end of one year and the start of another year is often a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. People often reminisce about happy memories and hard losses. These reflections can inform the goals people make for the […]
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Overland Park Estate Planning Attorney Kyle Krull assists clients in Kansas and Missouri with Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Revocable Living Trusts, Charitable Planning, Asset Protection and Business Succession Planning in the greater Kansas City area including Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Lenexa, Johnson County Kansas and Jackson County Missouri.
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