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Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds
The late spring/early summer months are among the most popular in terms of weddings. Newlywed couples who have spent months being engaged and planning their wedding will finally get the chance to settle into their new lives together. In these rush of excitement, there are some practical matters that need attending to. Among the… Read More »
For First Time Home Buyers, Saving Down Payment is Often a Challenge
For individuals and couples currently renting, buying a home is likely a major goal. Your first home purchase represents a major accomplishment and involves significant amounts of time, money, and effort. Unfortunately, with current housing rates higher than the average wages, saving the money you need for a downpayment could prove challenging. As experienced… Read More »
Protect Your Rights to Disability Benefits
Disability can happen to anyone. Even people who are otherwise healthy could find themselves diagnosed with a serious medical condition or fall victim to an accidental injury. Unfortunately, without disability benefits, you could face having to tap into your retirement accounts and investments, while potentially facing the loss of property. In order to protect… Read More »
Three Important Lessons to Learn From Lee Radziwill’s Estate Plan
Lee Radziwill was the younger sister of First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. She was a well known American socialite, an interior decorator, and similar to her striking sibling, a fashion icon in her own right. Her recent passing marks the end of an era in some ways. While there may be few who enjoy… Read More »
Three Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Assets
You work hard to achieve financial security, with the goal that investments you make in property, businesses, and personal accounts will provide for you and your loved ones. Protecting your assets should be a top priority and National Public Health Week highlights three specific steps you can take to help reach this goal. Actions… Read More »
Estate Planning Updates During and After a Divorce
Going through the breakup of a marriage is one of the most stressful experiences in life. Regardless of how long you were married, there will be numerous issues which must be attended to during your divorce, including the division of marital property and child custody arrangements. In the midst of all this, you will… Read More »
Protect Your Assets By Reducing Your Future Long-Term Care Costs
While you may have strived all your life to provide for yourself and your loved ones, unexpected injuries and prolonged illnesses can quickly derail any financial security you have managed to attain. Long-term care costs can quickly add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depleting your savings and robbing your children or other… Read More »
When to Consider Buying Life Insurance
The goal of estate planning is to ensure you and your loved ones are provided for in case of unexpected events. Regardless of your age or the current amount of assets you possess, there are some simple steps you can take now you can take to protect your future financial security. Depending on the… Read More »
Four Important Issues to Raise With Your Aging Parents
After years of counting on your parents as a strong and supportive presence in your own life, it can be hard to acknowledge the inevitable fact of their aging. Unfortunately, there often comes a time when we simply cannot help but notice how the years have taken a toll and that once sharp, healthy,… Read More »
Four Ways to Protect Your Assets in Anticipation of Divorce
Disagreements and disputes can occur in even the healthiest and happiest of marriages. However, non stop arguing or feelings of coldness that has been going on for long months or even years could indicate more serious problems. Unfortunately, high divorce rates are a fact of life. If you are experiencing marital difficulties or are… Read More »
