Everyone needs an estate plan. No exceptions. It was determined recently that more than half of the Baby Boomers in America do not have an estate plan and should know more about estate planning, according to Country Living in “Everything Baby Boomers Need to Know About Estate Planning.”
If you prefer to remain in your own home, check out options before deciding on assisted living. There are many seniors and retired Americans that are not aware of options that help them remain in their own homes if that is what they prefer, according to Next Avenue...
A cost comes along with a Roth conversion and you can lose some tax deferral. Americans have moved more than $75 million, since Congress approved the partial or full IRA conversion to a Roth IRA. However, while it is popular, it doesn't always work out for the best, according to The Wall St...
There are several measures you can use to protect yourself and your family. The life expectancy for Americans is getting longer and longer, with the concept that the longer you live the more likely you'll have an even longer life span, according to Kiplinger...
Think about what your pets really need for continued care. If your pets are very important to you and your family, you can include and protect them in your estate plan, according to BravoTV.com's Unleashed in “Don't Leave Pets Out of Estate Planning.”
It may be a tough conversation to create an Advance Directive. However, it can give you peace of mind. While it may be difficult to come to conclusions needed to create an Advance Directive, it is really a good idea to have one when you reach the age of majority, according to The Herald News...
A plan is needed to pass farm and ranch family operations from one generation to the next. The Nebraska Extension office has developed a number of resources to support farm and ranch families that do not have a succession plan, according to TheFencePost.com...
Estate planning is important regardless of age. However, it is especially important to families with young children. Many young families with small children do not have estate planning at the top of their list. However, it really should be a top priority, according to The Daily Sentinel...
If you are Generation X, you are facing some unique circumstances. Members of Generation X, who are still feeling the impact of the Great Recession, are facing some real challenges in saving for their retirement, according to TheBalance.com...
Don't wait until it is too late. Get a POA now. While most people are familiar with a will in an estate plan, a power of attorney draws a lot of misconceptions, according to the article in A Place For Mom “5 Misconceptions About a Power of Attorney.”
The challenge will be to prove that Campbell, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, lacked the capacity to execute the wills. Three of Glen Campbell's children, who were intentionally left out of his will, have been given the right to contest the will by a judge, according to Wealth Management...
Okay, you have saved for retirement tax free for years. However, now it is time to think about the taxes. You have been fortunate over the years to grow your IRA tax free. However, withdrawals from your traditional IRA is taxable income. You will have to make Required Minimum Distributions...
It's easy to put off starting an estate plan. However, you really do want to take care of your family. Why should you have an estate plan? There are many reasons and many goals, including providing for your spouse and children, as well as dealing with a family business, minimizing tax liability...
Most people seek confirmation that they have accumulated enough for the remainder of their years. You can put a lot of effort into saving for retirement and still have questions. However, it is important to know that the success of your plan will often be your income to expense ratio...
There are tools in an estate plan that a college student may need and are also beneficial to you. If your child is heading off to college you have prepared them already with background education and the ability to live away from home.
Retirees may find themselves facing a major federal tax increase fueled by tax-deferred accounts. There are many financial strategies occurring as you save toward your retirement, including maximized annual contributions and compounding interest. This can cause a tremendous tax bite, unless ...
Shortages in some sectors make partial retirement an inviting opportunity for both parties. Not every person who reaches retirement age wants full retirement. Some labor markets make it easy to ease into retirement while helping out employers, according to The New York Times...
If you do not have children or a spouse to include in an estate plan, the first thought may be family and friends. That is probably a good place to start. If you do not have any children or a spouse, there are many options available for creating an estate plan that benefits others, according...
Pew Research analysis reports 20% of population living in multigenerational homes. There are a record number of multigenerational homes in the U.S. and that trend is expected to keep rising, according to a Pew Research Center analysis reported in Financial Advisor Magazine...
Second marriage? You've entered a brave, new world, when it comes to estate planning. A second marriage can sometimes create a problem, because the biggest reason that stepparents and stepchildren fight is over money, according to the AARP in “Don't Split Heirs With Your Estate.”
Fees can drain your accounts, so watch them carefully. You have saved for many, many years and are now ready for retirement. You need to accomplish many tasks as you get ready to leave your job but one of the most important things to watch for as you go over your accounts is hidden fees, ac...
Social Security rules and regulations are the key to the magic retirement age. For some reason, many American have come to believe the magic number for retirement is 61 and they are wrong, according to The Motley Fool's article “Americans' Ideal Retirement Age–and Why It's Not Realistic.”
The concept still going strong after three decades. The economic answer for retirees living in expensive cities, such as Seattle, may be cohousing communities, according to the Seattle Times in “Battling rising cost of living? Seeking a community? A look at the cohousing lifestyle.”
The new law goes a long way in protecting the elderly from the increasing threat of scams. Elder financial abuse is very costly, at billions of dollars annually, as well as the emotional toll on the elderly, as the scams become more sophisticated, according to Forbes...
Expected lifespan should be taken into consideration in savings plan. Woman face a challenge in the U.S. This is because they have a longer lifespan than men but statistically make less money to be used for saving, according to The Motley Fool...
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