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Home Equity Can Be Used in Retirement but Be Careful

Posted on November 20, 2018

f you move forward with home equity be very smart and be very careful.

When your retirement years come along your home equity can be used but it is wise to approach that option cautiously, according to Forbes in “7 Ways...

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What are the Legal Steps when a Spouse Passes Away?

Posted on November 19, 2018

Protection for you and your heirs is important.

When a spouse passes away, it is likely to be difficult to concentrate. However, it is important to focus on the needs of the surviving spouse, according to The Legal Intelligencer’s article “Estate...

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Estate Planning for Special Needs

Posted on November 16, 2018

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 their parents are gone. Parents with children with special needs have an...

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What Should Be on Digital Files and How Long Should they be Saved?

Posted on November 14, 2018

Digital 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,...

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The Value of Your Legacy

Posted on November 13, 2018

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...

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HSA Accounts are a Fine Retirement Option

Posted on November 12, 2018

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...

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Celebrities Facing Life-Changing Event? Think about an Estate Plan

Posted on November 9, 2018

Celebrities including Marlon Brando, Prince, and Florence Griffith-Joyner should have had up-to-date estate plans.

It is not just celebrities who make big mistakes when it comes to failing to keep an estate plan up to...

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Some Days are Better than Others to Address Saving

Posted on November 8, 2018

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 savings, but every day...

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Better Include Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan

Posted on November 7, 2018

Do you have digital assets but aren’t sure if you should do something to protect them?

Even though your digital assets...

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Author Nora Ephron was Good at Estate Planning

Posted on November 6, 2018

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...

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      • Guide To Handling Coronavirus for Loved Ones
      • A Guide To Estate Planning For Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s/Dementia
      • A Guide To Incapacity Planning
      • Talking To Your Parents About Estate Planning
      • Step-By-Step Guide to the Estate Planning Process
      • The Probate Process
      • Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes Is Well-Prepared to Help You Plan Your Future
      • Estate Planning Checklist for Gen-Xers
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