One can catch up on retirement savings through intentionality with finances. You have been working for decades. In fact, you are now closer to retirement than the day you began your career. Unfortunately, you did not start saving enough or early enough for retirement. This leaves you with quite a bit of ground to cover […]
The probate process requires the executor (also known as the "personal representative") to take specific steps. The loss of a loved one is difficult. In the midst of grieving, families must also settle the estate of the deceased. This process is simpler if there is a last will and testament in place. Whether there was […]
You could save money on your Medicare plan with appropriate planning. The start of autumn means Medicare open enrollment is drawing near. If you are currently enrolled in Medicare, you are likely aware of this fact. In fact, you have likely received an “annual notice of change” from your Medicare plan. According to a recent […]
Your ex-spouse could inherit your estate without proper planning. You are divorced. This means you have an ex-spouse. Divorce proceedings and laws governing divorce can feel complicated and overwhelming. After the divorce is official, you likely do not want to thing about it ever again. According to recent Nj.com article titled “My brother died of COVID-19. […]
Take the time to add beneficiaries to your investment accounts. You have several investment accounts. Some of these accounts may be earmarked for retirement. Others may be used to reach financial goals like purchasing a home or car. When you die, money may remain in these accounts. According to a recent The Street article titled […]
The SECURE Act and the CARE Act impact your IRA. The year 2020 has impacted everyone. And not necessarily in a good way. Across the globe, COVID-19 has left panic and loss in its wake. Loved ones have passed away. Jobs have been lost. Stocks have plummeted. According to a recent Milwaukee Business Journal article […]
Beneficiaries of a last will and testament must be notified. Your loved one has recently passed away. You think he signed a last will prior to death. You think you might be a beneficiary. You do not know whether such last will actually exists and, if it does, its contents. Will you be notified? According […]
Making withdrawals from retirement accounts comes with consequences. COVID-19 has triggered an economic downturn. As stock values have dropped, people have lost chunks of their nest eggs. Depending on their careers, their earned income may have fallen or disappeared. Making withdrawals from 401(k)s or IRAs may seem like the best option. According to a recent […]
Beneficiary designations must be "aligned" properly for an effective estate plan. Estate planning seems simple. You get a last will and testament. You sign it. Everything is set. Right? According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Beneficiary Designations – The Overlooked Minefield of Estate Planning,” you may have overlooked a very significant aspect of estate […]
COVID-19 threatens retirement savings for many. Perhaps you saved early for retirement. Maybe you waited until later in your career. Either way, your retirement savings were invested for future growth. All was well. Unfortunately, COVID-19 threatens your retirement because of the economic downturn. Is all hope lost? According to a recent USA TODAY article titled […]
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