November 26, 2019Financial Literacy and Self-Discipline Can Lead to WealthIf you are a part of the millennial generation or younger, there is a steady path you can pick that can over time make you a self-made millionaire. It does not require a unique set of skills, specialized knowledge, or…
November 15, 20196 Considerations Before RetirementBefore you retire or leave full-time employment for other pursuits, consider the impacts of your decision on the financial well being of your future. The transition to your next phase of life, whether full or semi-retirement, adventure-seeking, or family-driven, requires…
November 8, 2019Estate Planning with a PrenupGeorge and Ginny had a great marriage, with an extended family to whom they wanted to leave everything when they passed. Unfortunately, Ginny was then diagnosed with cancer. She began to worry: What could happen if she died before George…
October 31, 2019Know If You Need a TrustThis is a common question we hear. Read on for information to help figure out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind fits your specific situation. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want…
October 25, 2019The Top 5 Things to Include in an Estate PlanEstate planning is important for people of all ages, but as we age, the need for planning becomes even more critical. Many people avoid estate planning because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health…
October 18, 2019Some Seniors Are Facing a Housing ShortageThere is a growing need for affordable senior housing that is only starting to be addressed by businesses that build for this market. If you have a lot of money you typically have a lot of options. At the other…
September 13, 2019Livings Trusts as an Estate Planning StrategyIt’s an unfortunate fact that seniors can be prime targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is…
August 14, 2019Planning to Protect Your Child’s InheritanceEstate planning for the future inheritance of your children and grandchildren should include protective measures to keep assets from disappearing or being claimed by a creditor. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection is through a trust. A trust can…
August 7, 2019What You Should Know About Continuing Care Retirement CommunitiesThere are three distinct living phases associated with a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). The first is independent living when a resident enters into the community with few if any disabilities requiring limited assistance. In this phase of independent living,…
June 19, 2019Estate Planning and Why Seniors Need ItWhen it comes to establishing wills and estate plans, older Americans outpace their younger counterparts. Still, a significant number — 19 percent of those over age 72 and 42 percent of those between 53 and 71, according to survey data…