Long-Term Care Insurance Options Around 70% of Americans who reach the age of 65 will end up needing long-term care for some amount of time in their remaining life, says a study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. And, while it’s true, some people will get by with unpaid care from their …
Biggest Tax Changes For 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act is ushering in a number of changes for this tax season. It might look easy to get overwhelmed. However, many of these changes are beneficial. While the tax code as a whole is too large to keep up with every time it’s changed, do what you …
One possible silver lining to the state of the economy during 2022? It may have lowered the impact of required minimum distributions, or RMDs, on your accounts. Here’s a quick list of what you should know about calculating your RMDs this year. If you’re retired, and over age 72, you’ve most likely already started taking …
This week’s article may help you to think about why you are purchasing life insurance. There are several different reasons why you would purchase life insurance: Once you understand why you’re purchasing life insurance, that helps you determine how much life insurance you need. Contact us if you need assistance in navigating this and ascertaining …
Older Americans may have many reasons for taking on part-time work after leaving their full-time job behind. It’s becoming more and more common for retirees to work well into their 60s, 70s, or even 80s. Are you among those considering a part-time job? If you are, it’s important to know how that income can impact …
If you have a pension plan, there’s a tricky decision you’ll be faced with as you near retirement. Will you take your benefits as a lump sum, or as a series of payments over time? For those leaning towards the former option, there’s some information you may want to have: That choice is a bit …
We’ve received some inquiries this past month about a few topics. “What if” you end up having to go into a nursing home? “What if” you’re living in an independent living facility and need to move over to assisted living? Are your financial products going to pay you in a different manner, or will they …
Even if you’re able to add up what you spend today, trying to determine what you will need when you retire is difficult because your spending is sure to change. While perhaps you won’t have a mortgage payment anymore, you may be asked to contribute to your grandchildren’s education, or perhaps you will want to …
We all remember our school days of worrying about the grades we would receive. What does it mean when an insurance company gets graded? Insurance companies are rated with a letter grade to indicate their ability to meet their continuing obligations. An A+ rating means that they are considered superior. You will usually also see …
As the famous idiom goes, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” And, while death may be a certainty, some taxes actually might not be. The tax implications of your charitable contributions and what you leave to your heirs might not be a concern you have thought about a lot. However, it …
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