As if it isn’t hard enough to plan for retirement, a whole bunch of other things to worry about seem to pop up almost daily. And, some of these things like trade wars seem as if they get bigger and scarier as the news cycle grows. But this isn’t about trade wars, North Korea, or [...]
According to recent studies, the “great wealth transfer” will have baby boomers transferring an estimated $30 trillion to their heirs by 2050. Estate planning is defined as the preparation of tasks that serve to manage an individual’s asset base in the event of their incapacitation or death. Whereas legacy planning is defined as a financial [...]
The 4th of July, a celebration of our great nation’s independence, is here once again! What that also means is that you’ll be bombarded with all the big sales on everything from outdoor grills and cars, to mattresses and televisions. Unfortunately, for many the 4th seems to have evolved into nothing more than a big retail holiday, but let’s not forget the true [...]
In today’s world, retirement can last 30 years or more, which makes it extremely important that you don’t run out of money before you pass. After first creating your retirement plan, you must constantly review your strategies to make certain that you stay on track toward achieving a safe and rewarding life in retirement. It’s [...]
With financial concerns consuming people’s minds day in and day out, it sometimes causes them to miss (or consider skipping) doctor’s appointments, even when they needed some sort of care. According to a survey from Merrill Lynch and Age Wave, people age 65 and older ranked “health” as their greatest worry. As the cost of healthcare [...]
If there’s one thing that we can all agree on, it’s that we lead busy lives. Whether you’re in your final years of working or early stages of retirement, it’s important that you carve out enough time in order to do the things you love, with the people you love. But, the all important question [...]
According to the Nationwide Retirement Institute, for those working at age 50 and older, 44% of them believe that their living expenses will stay the same once they leave the workforce. And, interestingly enough, approximately 34% expect their living expenses to decrease, while 22% believe they’ll go up. You most likely can expect things like [...]
Well, we made it through another winter and now the unofficial start to summer has begun. That’s right, with this weekend’s celebration of Memorial Day, the time to fire up the grill and gather with friends and family is officially here. Unfortunately, that’s the first thing that comes to mind for many people when celebrating [...]
No matter how healthy you are right now, or “plan” to be later on in life, it’s essential for you to protect your retirement savings from potential Long-Term Care (LTC) and other health-related expenses. Without a solid plan in place that addresses the potential expenses associated with LTC and health risks, your savings could be [...]
It’s not surprising that, according to the American Time Use Survey, retirees enjoy 7-8 hours of leisure time per day. Your newfound free time in retirement is equivalent to a traditional workday in the office. Only, you might be able to squeeze in a few more naps and hours of television than you could when [...]
