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Many Americans significantly underestimate the impact that a loved one’s long term care needs could have on their own lives, marriages, work, and not to mention their finances. As a matter of fact, 57% of caregivers surveyed tapped their retirement funds to care for a loved one, compared to 34% that expected to do so.1 […]Continue reading

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We all have financial responsibilities that can become a balancing act. Some that are significant to us while others aren’t. With competing financial obligations, there never seems to be enough money to go around and retirement becomes the least of our worries. A recent survey reveals 64% of Americans aren’t prepared for retirement and 48% […]Continue reading

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Today, Americans 65 and older are more likely to be working than in 1985. More than 20% are working part- or full-time, and the numbers are projected to continue climbing, according to a recent study.1 Reasons for working longer? There may be a whole spectrum of reasons, but most of it comes down to rising […]Continue reading

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If you’re like most people, you don’t like the thought that you might need long-term care (LTC) at some point in your life. Today, there’s a 70% chance that you’ll be needing some type of LTC service when you turn age 65.1 However, LTC is not just about you, it’s also about your family. Long-term […]Continue reading

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When it comes to retirement, both men and women face many risks. However, women are faced with greater financial obstacles:   Living longer. It’s a known fact that women enjoy a longer lifespan than their male counterparts. As a matter of fact, they’re outliving men by an average of four years.1 This longevity risk requires […]Continue reading

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 Today, women are providing more financial value to their household than ever before. Studies show 51% of women are responsible for household finances while 37% reported to be the primary breadwinner of their family (compared to 31% in a 2013 study).1 Whether you are single, married, working, or a stay-at-home mom, if you have people […]Continue reading

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6 Important Financial Strategies For Your 20’s and 30’s Personal Finance & Investing For Generations X and Y   Introduction 20 and 30-somethings have very different personal finance and investing priorities than their parents. Instead of worrying about Social Security benefits and catch-up IRA contributions, you might be worrying about digging yourself out of student […]Continue reading

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Is College Worth It? Understanding the Costs & Benefits of College   Introduction The decision about whether or not to attend college is a serious one with lifelong implications. Changes in the U.S. economy, a decade of lost growth, and a revolution in technology are challenging attitudes about a traditional college education. While college used […]Continue reading

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