Tag: Finance

Carrying consumer debt into retirement can quickly reduce the monthly cash flow available to spend on healthcare, travel, and leisure activities or could necessitate drawing down retirement accounts faster than planned. Either situation puts you at risk for running out of money or facing significant lifestyle changes to make ends meet.   Financial strain is […]Continue reading

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Every year the federal government decides how much of your estate isn’t subject to taxes when you die. This year, thanks to inflation, it increased to $11.7 million. This means, when you pass away, the value of your estate is calculated, and any amount more than $11.7 million is subject to the federal estate tax. […]Continue reading

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Millennials are victims of many stereotypes, but the one that portrays them positively suggests they’re a planning generation. They research and collaborate and plan for all life’s major decisions, and their long-term care (LTC) isn’t any different. In part, millennials have learned about personal finances by observing the mistakes and shortcomings of older generations and […]Continue reading

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Dedicating time and headspace to planning can set you up for a health care approach that’s preventive rather than reactive, and that can offer peace of mind.   Do you have a health care notebook? Being organized is the key to preparation during stressful times, so keep a journal or even use an app on […]Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Month suggests it’s time to take advantage of available tools, resources, and tips for financial education that can help increase your financial success. This month put yourself back in the driver’s seat!   Do a thorough review of your bills, and you might find hidden fees that are pecking away at your hard-earned […]Continue reading

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Bucks, bacon, dough, moolah, cabbage, cheddar, Benjamins, whatever you call it, money makes the world go round. With so many words used for the same thing, it’s not surprising that sometimes we hear financial terms but feel lost on the concept. Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time for a refresher.   COMPOUND INTEREST Think […]Continue reading

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The vast majority of businesses that go on the market for sale never complete a transaction. External factors, such as credit markets or the overall economy, can help determine whether a deal happens. Still, generally, the most important factors impacting a sale are directly under the owner’s control. Unprepared owners can make costly mistakes when […]Continue reading

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for benefits would be 1.3%. Here’s a closer look at some of the most significant changes affecting Social Security recipients in 2021.   Social Security checks will increase slightly. For the average retired worker, the monthly Social Security benefit will rise by $20 […]Continue reading

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