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It is important to understand the new tax laws and your opportunities. There has been considerable dialogue about the individual income tax rates in the new tax laws. However, there are also new opportunities for new tax-saving strategies, according to CNBC in “If you’re married and near retirement, consider this tax-saving strategy“. For example, if […]
The emotional support should be enough to get you started. Organizing your finances and creating an estate plan can be very simple. However, it is often avoided by many people, despite the peace of mind to you and your loved ones, according to The Brownsville Herald in “Additional Financial Protection for your Family: What to […]
Estate planning is crucial for parents with children with special needs. Parents want to give support to their children to develop through the years and continue after the parents are gone. Parents with children with special needs have an even bigger challenge, according to the Austin American Statesman in “How to plan your estate when […]
How do you help you and your family in the next phase of life? You’ve taken care of your children from their infancy through their college years. What more should you do for them? While you are planning for your later years, you can also make things easier for them, according to The Christian Times […]
Digital Files could remain forever, unless action is taken. The digital world has created many new issues which have an impact on almost everyone in today’s world. Unlike your other assets, digital isn’t a tangible item and could exist forever, according to the Press-Republican in “The great digital beyond“. Digital is a relatively new issue, […]
Continue to support your family and reduce some stress. A legacy is the culmination of our lives stored in the hearts and memories of those we knew and loved. Much of your legacy is how you finish your final years and the support you give your family, according to The Post and Courier in “How […]
Many Americans don’t know about them or fail to use them, despite the advantages. Even though health saving accounts (HSA) are an excellent retirement tool, many people still don’t know about them or take advantage of them, according to CBS Moneywatch in “Many savers missing out on the HSA’s benefits for retirement“. One strength of […]
Saving over time is a good way to create security. National 401(k) Day and Grandparent’s Day in September were special days to teach grandchildren about saving, but every day presents some kind of teachable moment, according to the Tuscon.com in “Retirement Planning: A 401(k) Day message“. One point you should stress to kids and grandkids: […]
Do you have digital assets but aren’t sure if you should do something to protect them? Even though your digital assets may not seem important, it is best to give them special consideration and include them in your estate plan, according to The St. Louis American in “Have you done estate planning for your digital […]
Meryl Streep had little time to prepare for her role, but gave a truly fine performance. Nora Ephron, author of many fine films, turned out to be an expert when it came to planning her “exit” with detail, according to Next Avenue in “What Nora Ephron Can Teach Us About Planning a Funeral“. Ephron’s attention […]