By Kevin Reardon CFP® You have worked your whole life, saved well, and are ready to retire. It’s important to know how much you can pull from your assets during retirement and not outlive your money. Let’s focus on the reality and tradeoffs that go with retirement spending planning. If you are physically healthy and financially […]
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Top Ten NON-Tax Estate Planning Tips
By Brian Ellenbecker CFP®, EA®, CPWA®, CIMA®, CLTC® Historically, planning to avoid paying estate tax when you pass away was a top-priority discussion for many families. However, estate taxes currently apply only if you have an estate worth more than $11.7 million (and twice that if you are married). Obviously, that means most people […]
Guest Blog – 5 Gift Options for Tax Savvy Charitable Planning
By Lauren Iwema, CAP®, Senior Advisor, Charitable Estate Planning for the American Heart Association Maybe you’re charitably minded or perhaps you have a tax situation such as a high-income year from selling a business or property? Then consider five ways to make a charitable gift. One thing is clear in working with […]
Guest Blog – Home Care Assistance v. Assisted Living: Which is Better?
Home Care Assistance v. Assisted Living: Which is Better? By Pam Foti, Co-Owner and Elder Care Advocate at VESTA SENIOR NETWORK. “Hi, my name is Jane. The social worker at my mom’s rehab facility told me I should reach out to you. What is it that you do? I’m really hoping that you can help […]
