In case you haven't heard, a new bill has passed through the House of Representatives called the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement). The Act attempts to tackle parts of the retirement savings crisis. Like most bills that come out of Congress, there are good parts and bad. How will this impact you? Here are the top things we think you should know about this bill.
No one likes talking about death. But as Ben Franklin said, the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Although we may not enjoy talking about it, this is an incredibly crucial part of anyone's financial plan. But where do you start? After you have some sort of idea of what your wishes will be, it is crucial that you find a qualified estate planning attorney to set those wishes into action.
While retirement is a chance to begin a new chapter, that does not mean it comes without financial risks. One of the most troubling is the potential for needing long-term care. According to longtermcare.gov an individual turning age 65 has almost a 70% chance of needing some form of long-term care service at some point in their life. With the costs of healthcare continually on the rise, what have you done to prepare to ensure you and your family are taken care of?
In today's digital age, almost anything you could ever want to know can be found online. Have a leaky faucet? Watch a YouTube video on how to fix it. Want to find high-interest fee-free savings accounts? Just Google it. Have the urge to learn how to code? Enroll in a free course online. With the wealth of information found on the internet this begs the question, do I really need a financial advisor?
Where does the time go? Another year came, and another year went. Did you stick to all your New Year's resolutions in 2018? If you didn't, you're not alone. But don't get discouraged, you get another chance to stick to your goals in 2019. That's why we created a list of 5 bite sized resolutions that anyone can stick to.
If you haven't heard of CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities) you're not alone. Although these retirement communities are gaining popularity, they are still relatively new, but can be a great option for a parent or loved one who is aging and needs more help.
When you think of “Estate Planning”, most people think of wills, trusts, advanced directives, powers of attorney and other important documents you need at the end of your life. However, some of the most important estate planning that you can do doesn’t require an attorney. It only requires that you assign beneficiaries to your assets like 401k(s), IRAs, pensions and life insurance and keep them up to date and relevant.