Inherited investments can seem overwhelming. People invest in a number of ways. This includes real estate, securities, art, and collections to name a few. When you inherit an investment, you may wonder what you should do with it. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article titled “How to Handle Inherited Investments,” some actions are smarter […]
Dementia and Alzheimer’s require proactive retirement planning. Getting older often involves declining cognitive functioning. For some, this involves a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. These diagnoses can tend to derail retirement. According to a recent Barron’s article titled “Cognitive Decline Shouldn’t Derail Retirement Planning. Here Are Some Tips to Prepare Your Finances,” this makes proactive […]
Nearing retirement requires different savings strategies. You are nearing retirement. Perhaps you started saving early in your career. Maybe you waited to begin saving. Either way, making wise choices right now before you retire is important. According to a recent Investopedia article titled “Top Retirement Savings Tips for 55-to-64-Year-Olds,” there are several ways you can […]
Unmarried couples need to prioritize estate planning. You have found someone you love. You have moved in together. Neither of you wants to get married. And it seems this practice is becoming more common. From 2007 to 2016, the number of cohabiting couples increased from 14 million to 18 million. According to a recent CNBC […]
Estate planning attorneys help people get their affairs in order. Close your eyes and try to picture an attorney in your mind's eye. Who do you see? Likely it is a trial lawyer from a televisions show or movie. When it comes to estate planning attorneys, most people have no frame of reference. In fact, […]
Understanding required minimum distributions can help you avoid expensive mistakes with your retirement funds. There is a lot to think about in retirement. When you no longer work and have a paycheck, the money in the nest egg is your money. How you manage this money is important. No, it is essential. According to a […]
A step-up in basis can help with capital gains taxes. You own real estate property. You are trying to decide whether to gift this property to your children now or pass it on when you die. According to a recent Motley Fool article titled “What is a Step-Up in Basis?,” whether real estate is gifted […]
Finances should be prioritized at the end of the year. Money is an important part of life. How you handle your finances can have a lasting impact. Consequently, you do not want to look back on 2019 and wish you had done things differently. According to a recent The Daily Journal article titled “5 financial […]
Retirement can be expensive. Life can throw you a lot of financial curveballs, yes? These can be difficult, even when you have a steady income. After you retire, these surprise expenses can be more daunting. According to a recent The Wall Street Journal article titled “The Expenses People Often Forget When They Plan for Retirement,” […]
Social security benefits should influence where you retire. You are nearing retirement. Where should you live? You have always loved other cultures. It is tempting to move abroad when you are no longer working, yes? According to a recent Investopedia article title “Receiving Social Security Benefits Abroad,” you should not move abroad on a whim. […]
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