If there’s one thing almost everyone can agree on, it’s not wanting to pay taxes. After all, who wants to give up their hard-earned money to the government? The retirement savings gap is a multifaceted issue for many working people. With many challenges workers face, it’s easy to forget about taxes when it comes to […]Continue reading
As we get older and become frailer, we may find ourselves needing help with everyday activities that’s as simple as getting dressed, eating, or getting in and out of bed. Even if we’re healthy, accidents may necessitate assistance with such activities. This assistance is called long-term care (LTC) and can be provided at home, in […]Continue reading
After working hard all your life and planning diligently to achieve financial independence, the last thing you want is having to fork over a large percentage of your income to the IRS. Even when you’ve left the workforce, taxes will follow you into retirement. Fortunately, there are strategies that enable you to create tax diversification […]Continue reading
Life insurance proceeds can allow the bereaved to properly grieve without worrying about money. It gives families the financial protection that’s needed for potential funeral costs, living expenses, or even their financial future. If you’re on the receiving end of the policy, the large sum of money can present many challenges, but also a multitude […]Continue reading
The retirement landscape is constantly in flux as Americans adapt to the ever-changing financial environment. On December 20, 2019, President Donald Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act as an effort to reshape and modernize our country’s retirement system. With most of its provisions effective this year, here are some […]Continue reading
Since its inception on August 14, 1935, Social Security has been instrumental in providing a foundation of income for many American retirees. Not only are Americans falling behind on savings for retirement, but Social Security was truly designed to replace only 40% of the average pre-retirement wages. In 2019, the average Social Security income paid […]Continue reading
Saving is something many people wish to do more of, but a study finds 58% of Americans have less than $1,000 tucked away in their savings.1 Because we live in a society of consumerism and consumption, we spend beyond our means and have little to no fallback funds to face hardships. While emergencies are inevitable, […]Continue reading
When planning for retirement, annuities can be critical to your strategy. They can provide a guaranteed stream of monthly payments that’ll last the rest of your life. Even though annuities may come in all shapes and sizes, here are some potential benefits they can offer: A lifetime payout that you can’t outlive, regardless of […]Continue reading
As you’re making resolutions to do things better in the new year, here are three resolutions to ensure your estate plan is where it should be in 2020: Resolve to have an estate plan in place. According to a survey, 57% of U.S. adults don’t have an estate plan.1 It’s not just for the […]Continue reading
Life insurance isn’t just for those married with children, single adults without children can benefit from it, too. When you’re single, healthy, and childless, a life insurance policy is probably the last thing on your mind. You might think that buying coverage is just another unnecessary expense; however, there are plenty good reasons why it […]Continue reading
