If there’s one thing that could derail a successful retirement, it’s the unplanned need for advanced medical care. This can result from injury, disease, handicap, dementia, or overall decline. Without a proper plan, a...
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Financial Planning for the LGBTQ Community
For LGBTQ couples, it is important to recognize the need for custom financial planning. This becomes more important for those in a relationship that lacks the financial and legal rights of married couples. All couples...
Divorce and Your Finances
While divorce can be emotionally difficult, it doesn’t have to mean financial devastation. In fact, there could be a silver lining that brings to light improvements in one’s financial well-being. Detailing Cash Flow...
Countdown to Retirement
Retirement marks the climax of your career and the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Making prudent wealth decisions over time helps to establish a solid foundation for your retirement. However, once the...
Relocating to a New Area
Relocating your residence to a new geographic area is a significant life change. Sometimes it’s related to work, while other times it’s a personal preference. Regardless of the reason, there are many things to...
Buying Versus Renting a Home
Buying a home is one of life’s largest investment decisions. For most individuals, their home is their greatest asset. For many first-time home buyers, the leap from renting to buying requires serious analysis. ...
How to Talk About Money Before Getting Married
Getting married is one of life’s most exciting events filled with planning and celebration. Wedding preparations might take center stage initially, but financial planning for the future is required for a successful...
Age 62 – Early Social Security Retirement Benefits
Age 62 is the earliest age at which you can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits. Deciding whether to claim now or wait is an important decision. Claiming early Social Security retirement benefits can...
Age 65 – Medicare Enrollment
If you’re approaching age 65, now’s the time to consider your Medicare enrollment. Medicare is the Federal health insurance program for those aged 65 and older (plus other eligible adults). Familiarizing yourself with...
Age 66 – Full Retirement Age for Social Security
You can claim Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, claiming early means that your monthly benefit checks and, potentially, your overall lifetime payout amount, will be lower than if you wait...
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