Have you noticed the literal bombardment of medicare commercials that pop up on the television toward the end of each year? If you’re over 50, you’re probably taking notice, and that’s because you know that you’re closer to retirement than you are to the beginning of...
If you are thinking about selling your home, it’s tempting to just decide on a price and sell “as is,” meaning, no upgrades or improvements. What you see is what you get. However, with a little time and money, even the most conservative home improvement budget can be...
Saving for retirement can sometimes feel like building the plane as you’re flying it: How do you know how much is “enough” to put away for retirement each month if you don’t know exactly what you plan to do during your retirement years? Will you travel? Will your...
Poor estate planning knows no socio-economic bounds. What happens to average American tax-payers also happens to celebs who have unusually large estates. But who actually suffers when estate planning is, well, non-existent or just poorly done, regardless of income...
Many couples (and single parents) think that fewer heirs means less headache down the road for those heirs, and simple “do-it-yourself” estate options are all that are needed. However, there are other things to consider when it comes to how your heirs (or heir) will...
Why are so many people talking about long-term care and their financial plan? The reason is pretty straightforward: People are healthier than they were a few generations ago, which means they are living longer. Fewer people are dying of diseases than in the past due...
