Retirement accounts usually have the largest impact. However, there are also other income streams. One of the surprises that can catch you unawares is that taxes during the working years are usually much simpler than taxes during retirement, according to The News Tribune in “Implement an efficient tax strategy to make sure your retirement income […]

Scam artist targets woman who is grieving for her husband. Scammers work on the easiest targets, so senior citizens are often their targets in hopes they will catch them off guard at their weakest moments, according to Newsday in “Nassau, Suffolk police warn of phone scammers posing as officials”. The article details the experiences of […]

It isn’t difficult to get the process started. Many Americans make New Year’s resolutions. However, it turns out that very few keep them. One New Year’s resolution that is relatively easy to keep and helps prevent your family from unnecessary stress in the future is getting your estate plan in order, according to The Sentinel […]

Handling the decedent’s final affairs. When a family member passes away, there are some important papers and information that must be gathered. The smart way to address the issue is to gather the papers beforehand and have assistance from an estate planning attorney, according to The Balance in “Important Papers to Locate After Someone Dies“. […]

Assets will have to be divided as well as dealing with paperwork, courts and tax law changes. Dividing up assets is difficult in a divorce and the new tax law changes that went into effect in January 2019 are not going to make it any easier, according to Next Avenue in “How the Tax Laws […]

Don’t wait until you are under pressure, to create these safeguards. If you don’t have documents that protect you, your family and your assets, you should consider doing yourself a favor and putting them on your list to accomplish in 2019, according to Fox Business in “3 financial documents everyone needs“. A Will. The essential […]

A “go-bag” can protect your family, until you can head home again. As we all know from news events, you never know when an emergency will arise that causes the evacuation of your home. If that should happen, do you have a “go-bag” that will protect your family until life returns to normal. If not, […]

What happens to the caregiver when your loved one is gone? Providing care for another adult can be difficult, because the caregiver often puts their life on hold.  They may find themselves facing a new challenge later, according to the AARP Bulletin in “What Happens When Caregiving Ends?” The article concerns a 65-year old woman […]

Protection varies, according to state law. IRAs are protected from bankruptcy. However, there are some limitations you should guard against, according to The Balance in “What is IRA Bankruptcy Protection?“. President George W. Bush signed bankruptcy protection into law in 2005 with the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCA). This new law insulated […]

Not having a long-term care plan can put your family at financial risk. A government report estimates a vast majority of those over 65 will end up needing long-term care. However, many people do not have plans to meet the expenditures, according to Westfair Online in “Keybank poll reveals clients aren’t planning for long term […]