Coming together at 50-plus is different from getting married in your 20s, particularly when it comes to money. “You’ve had a lifetime of solidifying your
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Common Senior Mistakes in Retirement Planning
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
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
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,
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
A Trust That Keeps on Giving and Giving
Nearly four decades after his death, Detroit businessman Dick E. Morand is giving to the causes close to his heart. Leave A Legacy, Southeast Michigan,
The Story of Mr. Read
A thrifty lifestyle, solid investing acumen, plenty of patience and the benefits of compounding were at the center of the story of Ronald Read—the quiet
“Will you still need me? Will you still feed me? When I’m 64?”
The Beatles first released these quaint, clarinet-fueled lyrics in 1967 when the loving answer to these questions was a resounding, “Yes!” Traditional marriage vows echo
Thinking about Estate Planning or Actually Planning for It?
Chances are you’ve spent plenty of your free time thinking about the money you’ll have available at retirement. But what have you done to plan