In 2024, the SECURE 2.0 Act brings significant changes to the world of retirement and college savings accounts that could substantially impact your family’s financial future. Read more…
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What You Must Know About Your Right to Your Spouse’s Retirement Benefits
This week, I explain how the law affects retirement distributions for married couples and why you must be extra careful with your retirement planning if you’re part of a blended family. Read more…
How to Talk Money with Your Family Over the Holidays
The holidays are a perfect time to bring up conversations around inheritance, end of life, and stepping into another level of connection and intimacy, if you do it right. Otherwise, it could end in a big unresolved mess. Asking your relatives how they want their money and belongings handled when they die or if they become incapacitated might not go over well while opening presents or carving a turkey. To keep your family from feeling blindsided and to make the most of your conversation, consider these tips. Read more…
Transition to Adulthood: What Happens Legally When My Child Turns 18?
This week, we explore what happens legally when your child turns 18, what it means for your ability to make legal, financial, and healthcare decisions on their behalf, and what tools you’ll need for a smooth transition to adulthood. Read more…
From “I Do” to “What If”: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for Newlyweds – Part 2
Last week, we started exploring some key estate planning components every newlywed couple needs to protect their rights, wishes, and plans now and in the future. This week, we’re continuing the conversation with three more estate planning must-do’s for newlyweds. Read more…
Got Intellectual Property? Include It in Your Estate Plan
If you create music, own a business, write stories, or build gadgets in your garage, you almost certainly have intellectual property. However, because intellectual property is intangible, it’s often overlooked in estate planning. Read more…
Help Your Parents Avoid These New Financial Scams – Part 2
In part one of this series, we explored two popular scams that are targeting older adults this year. In this week’s blog, I’m sharing two more scams that you and your parents need to be aware of, plus tips for staying protected. Read more…
AARP and The Red Cross Celebrate Make-A-Will Month, But Here’s What They Didn’t Tell You
AARP and the Red Cross celebrate Make-A-Will Month by encouraging you to make a Will for free online, but what they aren’t sharing could leave your family with a mess. Read more…
Help Your Parents Avoid These New Financial Scams – Part 1
In this two-part series, we’ll explore four of the most recent and insidious financial scams that have surfaced, shed light on their tactics, and provide you with practical steps to shield your aging parents from potential harm. Read more…
10 Life Events That Signal It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan – Part 2
Last week, we started to explore 10 life changes that might affect your estate plan. This week, we’re coving five more life events that mean it’s time to review your plan. Read more…