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Planning Provides Protection and Support for Your Family

Posted on November 30, 2018

Planning for the future helps protect your loved ones if something unexpected happens. A well-designed estate plan gives your family clear instructions, helps avoid unnecessary legal complications, and allows trusted people to make decisions on your behalf when needed.

Many people assume estate planning is only necessary for retirees...

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Understanding Social Security Benefits Can Be a Challenge

Posted on November 29, 2018

You can have a firm grasp on your benefits.

While you may think you understand Social Security benefits, don’t be surprised if you don’t know what you don’t know about them, according to The Motley Fool in “4 Signs You’re Thinking...

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Keep Your Estate Plan Current with Your Life

Posted on November 28, 2018

So, just what is going on with your life, the kids, your health, their health, their future plans?

Don’t just ask for the proper documents to create an estate plan. Make sure that your attorney knows what is actually...

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Higher Earning Couples Can Benefit from New Tax Laws

Posted on November 27, 2018

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...

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Personality has an Impact on Retirement/Employment Decisions

Posted on November 26, 2018

Cognitive ability makes it easier to remain in the workforce.

Researchers at the RAND Corp. in the U.S. and a think tank in The Netherlands have determined that personality has an impact upon the decisions made by employees who...

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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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