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Six Big Mistakes People Make with Their Wills Revisited
Episode 345 – Just having a will is not enough. You need to get the details right. Here are 6 big mistakes we see people making when they structure their wills. Continue Reading Six Big Mistakes People Make with Their Wills Revisited
Thinking of Collecting Social Security Early? Not So Fast.
Episode 342 – Thinking of collecting your Social Security at age 62? Watch out for the “Excess Earnings Test.” It’s a bit more complicated than you may realize. Continue Reading Thinking of Collecting Social Security Early? Not So Fast.
Practical Estate Planning Ideas for “Middle Tier” Families
Episode 341 – News flash: Estate planning is not for just the wealthy. Here are some ideas put forward in a recent article by renowned estate attorney Jonathan Blattmachr, especially for what he describes as “middle tier clients,” which he defines as people whose wealth does not exceed the available exemptions. Continue Reading Practical Estate Planning Ideas for “Middle Tier” Families
Thirteen Celebrity Estate Planning Lessons Revisited
Episode 339 – The rich and famous are prone to estate planning mistakes. Today we look at some real world examples, and the lessons we can all learn from all of them. Continue Reading Thirteen Celebrity Estate Planning Lessons Revisited
Planning for Retirement
Episode 332 – Most Americans are very concerned with the adequacy of their retirement savings, and whether rising health care costs and inflation will adversely affect their retirement. Many are also concerned with the availability of Social Security. There are many resources and tools available to help you plan. Continue Reading Planning for Retirement
Understanding Opportunity Cost
Episode 331 – Opportunity cost is an often-overlooked factor that has an effect on every financial decision you make. Understanding this concept can have a significant impact on how you approach even the most basic of financial decisions. Continue Reading Understanding Opportunity Cost
New Challenges for a Long Retirement
Episode 330 – The prospect of increased longevity should make all of us smile, but it creates issues that prior generations rarely had to face. Are you ready to deal with the consequences? Continue Reading New Challenges for a Long Retirement
Debunking Common Myths About Retirement
Episode 329 – With retirement planning, as with most financial principles, every situation is different. That said, we all need a few guidelines to see if we are going in the right direction. But these basic ideas evolve over time as demographics, life expectancy, tax laws and available products all change. Here are a few ideas that could use a good debunking. Continue Reading Debunking Common Myths About Retirement
Understanding Social Security Taxation
Episode 326 – There’s been a lot of talk lately about making Social Security income tax-free. This would certainly be a popular move, especially for seniors. But doing so comes at a steep price. Continue Reading Understanding Social Security Taxation
Careless Spending Can Erode Income Gains
Episode 324 – If your income goes up over time, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll be able to save more. If you’re not careful, “lifestyle creep” can make things worse. Here are a few ideas on how to fight back against lifestyle creep. Continue Reading Careless Spending Can Erode Income Gains
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