Avoiding probate and minimizing estate taxes are legitimate estate planning goals, but they should not be the sole focus of any estate plan. Proper estate planning is a much broader discussion that you should have with a qualified estate attorney, but we’re going to offer some items you can further explore with an attorney who can […]
Read MoreMillions of Americans are worried about running out of money in retirement. Boomers and Generation Xers are playing catch up to avoid having to drastically reduce their standards of living in retirement. Lowering your taxes on your retirement income and increasing your tax-free retirement income can help stretch those valuable retirement account dollars. Keep reading […]
Read MoreIn today’s low-interest-rate environment, retirees are increasingly looking for stock dividends as a source of income to cover their costs. With stock yields often sitting higher than the interest payments on investment grade bonds, such a move can be tempting. Dividend investing comes with a risk, though: Companies can cut their dividends when the going […]
Read MoreIf you’re a homeowner at or near retirement age, you’ve probably seen plenty of TV commercials or heard ads on the radio about reverse mortgages. These loans can sound pretty appealing, especially if most of your net worth is tied up in your home. But there are some definite downsides, too. If you’ve been considering […]
Read MoreWhile digital assets, or more precisely, cryptocurrency, have made certain transactions simpler, they have complicated the estate planning process. Clients who have acquired such assets must incorporate them into their estate planning documents or risk losing them forever. Digital assets, or more precisely, cryptocurrency, are growing exponentially in terms of value and popularity. Although cryptocurrency […]
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