Do I need a will or a trust? That’s the most basic question to begin creating an estate plan. And, let’s face it, you...
Have you ever had that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize there was a tax deduction you could have...
This is the time of year
when leaves fall and the Social Security Administration announces the annual
cost of living adjustment (COLA) for people receiving Social...
Being
elderly in America has more than its share of issues—affording proper
healthcare, being forced to work much longer because of the need for health
insurance or...
Since the Roth IRA was created by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, it’ been an appealing addition to retirement planning. While contributions to...
It may be one of the biggest misconceptions people have about Medicare—thinking that when they’re eligible they can enroll and then they’re set for...
You’ve worked hard to get your estate plan in place. The appropriate documents have been created and signed. You’ve named the person who’ll carry...
For years now, there’s been lots of talk about what happens if you claim Social Security benefits before full retirement age (FRA) or even...
No matter your belief structure, or whether you’re reluctant to admit your own mortality, it’s a fact that none of us will live forever....
It
sounds crazy, but if you’re healthy you probably need to save more for
retirement than people with a battery of health issues. Why? Statistically,
people who...