Have you heard this phrase? It is often used to refer to the anxiety and stress that people feel in the years leading up to retirement. While it is common to feel a sense of stress with any major change, many feel a higher level of anxiety as they approach retirement due to the various […]
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At this time of year there tends to be discussion about what our New Year’s resolution will be. Researchers suggest that only 9% of Americans that make resolutions complete them. In fact, research goes on to show that 23% of people quit their resolutions by the end of the first week, and 88% fail them
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As year-end approaches, it might be a good time to reflect on if you are allocating funds to be sure to maximize your contributions to tax advantaged accounts. If you can, you should consider making your contributions sooner rather than later. Even though you have until year-end to make contributions to your 401(k), or Tax
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As we approach year end we are frequently being asked about what we call “Lost 401k” accounts. Perhaps you changed jobs, or your employer went out of business or merged with another company, or maybe you’ve just put the memories of a workplace that you left years ago far, far behind you. And now, you
You may feel more stressed and busy around the holidays, especially if you have to fly for Christmas or Thanksgiving. These holiday travel tips may help your vacation go more smoothly, whether you’re flying within the US to see family or friends or going someplace abroad. Today, we’ll talk about some less well-known holiday travel
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We were recently asked why we believe that an annuity can help with your retirement strategy. Three reasons come readily to mind. The first reason is that they can be used as asset protection. Fixed annuities, for example, are safer for your money than volatile investment options. The second reason is the possibility of a
In the context of bank accounts and who their beneficiaries are, TOD means transfer-on-death, and POD means payable-on-death. These types of designations can play an important role in your estate planning by enabling banks to transfer funds directly to your heirs without the need for probate. This has a broader ramification than you may imagine.
Some scams are run on a daily basis, and are so intricately made, they can trick even the smartest of us. The scams we’re talking about come in the form of emails where the sender shows up in your email box as purportedly coming from an entity you recognize, such as the Social Security Administration,
If you own a small business or family office you could be required to report ownership details to the federal government… or face stiff penalties and possible jail time. The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect on January 1, 2024, and it requires otherwise unregulated companies to report information about “beneficial” owners, those who own
What is Prolonged Grief Disorder? When we lose someone close to us, it’s obviously normal to feel grief for a long time afterward, even years following the death. But, it’s an important distinction between this and what mental health experts call “prolonged grief disorder” (PGD). For a select group of people, the feeling of intense
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