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Are your digital assets included in your estate plan? If not, you most likely need a fresh look. The world is changing rapidly, thanks to fast-moving advances in technology, including the creation of digital assets. That means your estate plan may well need an update, according to Financial Advisor in “Unlocking Clients’ Digital Lives“. As […]

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What are the options with your benefits and what is the future of Social Security in general? There are many, many variables when determining Social Security benefits, so it is probably best to plan for your retirement and leave it as an unknown factor, according to The Motley Fool in “Want a Solid Financial Plan […]

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Heading into retirement does not mean you have to cease support of nonprofits. A recent study, which took a close look at American households and support for nonprofits, found differences in giving among genders as well as marital status, according to CBS News’ Moneywatch in “How to fund your charitable giving in retirement“. The study […]

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The older one gets, the more expensive the insurance becomes, that is, if it is still available. The possibility of needing long-term care insurance can be a thought that one would like to avoid. However, the truth is it should be discussed and taken into consideration in retirement planning, according to CNBC in “Plan ahead […]

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As it turns out, your adult children may be helpful in making the transition to retirement. Your adult children may be interested in helping you create a retirement plan that works best for you and your family, according to Next Avenue in “How Your Adult Children Can Help You Plan for Retirement“. Here are three […]

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Everyone needs an estate plan. No exceptions. It was determined recently that more than half of the Baby Boomers in America do not have an estate plan and should know more about estate planning, according to Country Living in “Everything Baby Boomers Need to Know About Estate Planning“. The first and most fundamental fact: everyone […]

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If you prefer to remain in your own home, check out options before deciding on assisted living. There are many seniors and retired Americans that are not aware of options that help them remain in their own homes if that is what they prefer, according to Next Avenue in “Does Self-Directed Long-Term Home Care Make […]

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A cost comes along with a Roth conversion and you can lose some tax deferral. Americans have moved more than $75 million into Roth IRAs since Congress approved the partial or full IRA conversion to a Roth IRA.  However, while it is popular, it doesn’t always work out for the best, according to The Wall […]

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There are several measures you can use to protect yourself and your family. The life expectancy for Americans is getting longer and longer, with the concept that the longer you live the more likely you’ll have an even longer life span, according to Kiplinger, in “Are You Ready for Longevity? 4 Steps to Take Now“. […]

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Think about what your pets really need for continued care. If your pets are very important to you and your family, you can include and protect them in your estate plan, according to BravoTV.com’s Unleashed in “Don’t Leave Pets Out of Estate Planning“. If you are considering including your pets in your estate plan, here […]