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Life Insurance Can Be Part of Taxable Estate

Posted on February 19, 2019

Life insurance isn’t taxable to beneficiaries but there can still be a tax involved.

An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust can be a key part of your overall estate plan, according to JD Supra in the article “Estate Planning: The Irrevocable Life...

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Pension or 401(k)? Which Is Best for You?

Posted on February 18, 2019

If Social Security will be 40% of your income, where does the rest come from?

Social Security was never intended to be your total retirement funding, so you need as many revenue streams as possible, according to U.S. News &...

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Upscale Retirement Looms in the Boomer Future

Posted on February 15, 2019

If you are thinking of upscale retirement, it might be best to check in early and enjoy the lifestyle.

Boomers have had a way of being out front, when it comes to making changes in society and it isn’t...

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Second-Marriage Couples Face Estate Planning Challenges

Posted on February 13, 2019

In today’s world it is not at all unusually to have a blended family.

Blended families often face special challenges when it comes to estate planning. Those issues are best approached openly, according to JD Supra in “Seven Estate Planning Considerations...

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Is It Possible to Disinherit Someone? Yes, but It Isn’t Easy

Posted on February 12, 2019

The decision to disinherit someone isn’t made lightly and needs careful consideration.

Sometimes as the difficulties of life wind through families, it is decided it would be best to disinherit a family member. It can be done. However, it...

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Look Closely at Your Retirement Options

Posted on February 11, 2019

There are some lessons to be learned from the experience of others.

Things do not always go as we plan. A couple planned and saved for their retirement but then faced some tough challenges, according to the Canton Citizen in “Smart...

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What Is the Best Formula for Your Retirement?

Posted on February 8, 2019

It wouldn’t be a lot of fun to run out of money.

What is the number one concern about retirement? Running out of cash is the answer. However, there are steps that can be taken to reduce the chances,...

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Estate Planning Benefits You and Your Family

Posted on February 7, 2019

Where do you want your assets to go, when you think of your loved ones?

Estate planning can be a comfort to you but is also a gift of peace of mind to your family and may be a...

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Beware the Common Mistakes Others Have Made

Posted on February 6, 2019

The estate plan is a major tool to protect your family.

Okay, you now have an estate plan. What’s the biggest mistake you can make? Not updating the plan as the years go by and life changes occur, according...

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Saving for College Education? Trusts, 529 Accounts or Both?

Posted on February 5, 2019

You have options, when it comes to saving for those tuition bills.

What is the best way for one generation to save for the next generation to be funded for a college education? There are a number of ways...

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