While there is nothing that can guarantee that you will have sufficient money to cover all potential costs in retirement, there are certainly some common
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Two Major Mistakes in Estate Planning
You’re probably well aware of the need to orient your investments toward retirement, but you might be less aware of the need for an estate
Special Concerns for Unmarried Couples
For unmarried couples, making a will is paramount, especially if they are sharing a home owned by just one member of the couple. If
Financial Planning for Millennials
Rachel Lake had worked with financial planners before, but the relationship didn’t click until the Millennial began working with an adviser who focuses his message,
Special Elder Abuse Prosecutor Proposed in Oregon
Older Oregonians who are vulnerable to financial and physical abuse would have a new ally if the Legislature agrees to finance a new state prosecutor
Two Uncomfortable Topics: Death and Debts
When a loved one dies, is it possible to inherit their debt? It’s a serious question for heirs, and particularly for couples who hold debt
Retirement Planning Advice from the Great Plains
An important area for review at this time of year, associated with tax savings, is retirement planning. If one is a farm or ranch owner,
The TV Show “Empire” Shows Us a Few Things about Money and Planning
Who says you can’t learn valuable lessons about money from the latest primetime drama? The new Fox television series Empire, which boasted more than 14
Where Do I Find a Good Attorney?
When it is time to begin one’s estate planning, working with capable advisers becomes very important. Often, because this is an expertise that a person
How Do I Use an IRA Trust?
There are many different types of effective trusts to accomplish specific things in retirement and estate planning. Unfortunately though, many people don’t ever consider the
College Basketball Coaching Legend Uses Trust to Give to His Former Players
The fact that late North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith left $200 each to about 180 players he’d coached over the years is all over
Be Prepared Now for the Inevitable
Even for a caregiving expert, with more than 30 years of experience in the field of aging, the death of an older person who has