Divorcing when in retirement can be quite messy. Divorce is complicated at any stage of life. Young families have to navigate co-parenting and support. Often for the sake of the children, people choose to divorce later in life. When people are divorcing in their 60s or 70s, this is often referred to as “gray” or […]
Retirees may still benefit from life insurance. You have been in the workforce for decades and are now either in or nearing retirement. Your financial advisor and estate planning attorney recommended life insurance when you were younger. This made sense to you because you wanted to provide income (and "instant estate") for your spouse and […]
How you divide your estate plan impacts your loved ones. Parents who want to leave their assets to the next generation will have more decisions to make if they have more than one child. If you have one child, he or she can be a solo heir without triggering jealously. On the other hand, under […]
Mistakes in planning for retirement can lead to unnecessary and avoidable stress. Planning for retirement starts early. If you started saving at the beginning of your career, you should have a decent nest egg when you are nearing retirement. Even so, planning does not necessarily equate to wise planning. According to a recent AARP article […]
Estate planning involves checking items off your to-do list. To-do lists are helpful in a variety of circumstances. They provide a visual representation of what you need to do and what you have already accomplished. Even so, your list is only as good as the items on it. According to a recent Spotlight News article […]
All adult Americans need an estate plan. Age 18 is an important year. In many states, this is the age when you can first vote, join the military, and be recognized as an independent adult. Although being an adult in the legal sense comes with many benefits, you also have greater responsibilities after hitting this […]
Financial planning will change after the death of a spouse. Your spouse has recently passed away. You are not sure how you made it through the funeral arrangements and the estate settlement. Somehow you did. Your heart is shattered, and you feel lost You know you need to take care of yourself, but you are […]
People of all ages have retirement questions. At least they should. Regardless, most people think about retirement at some point throughout their careers. Some envision a life outside of the office. They imagine traveling, devoting time to hobbies, and visiting grandchildren. Others primarily consider the financial implications of retirement. According to a recent Kiplinger article […]
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 […]
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 […]
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