Not every older American ends up in a nursing home or a retirement community. In fact, most older individuals continue to live at home, many with the assistance of some type of in-home care. In-home care can help you remain independent, and delay the need to enter a nursing home or an assisted-living facility. Continue reading
After Rocky Year-End, Risks Follow Investors into New Year
In the final quarter of 2018, interest rate and growth fears, along with geopolitical events, sparked volatility in the financial markets and reversed many of the outsize stock gains notched earlier in the year. The S&P 500 posted a loss of about 6.2% for 2018. After falling into bear market territory, defined as a drop of more than 20% from recent highs, the tech-heavy NASDAQ was down 3.9% for the year overall.1-2 Continue reading
Year End Tax Review Now, May Save Money Later
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to consider strategies that could help you reduce your tax bill. Continue reading
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplaces ends on December 15th
Beginning on November 1, 2018, individuals (including their families) may apply for new health insurance or switch to a different health-care plan through a Health Insurance Marketplace under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The open enrollment period for 2019 health coverage ends on December 15, 2018. Continue reading
What to Know about the New Credit Security Legislation
Recently, as part of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018, Congress made several changes to credit security rules that benefit consumers. Continue reading
Women and Money: Taking Control of Your Finances
As a woman, you have financial needs that are unique to your situation in life. Perhaps you would like to buy your first home. Maybe you need to start saving for your child’s college education. Or you might be concerned about planning for retirement. Whatever your circumstances may be, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your overall financial position. Continue reading
How Required Minimum Distributions May Effect Your Retirement Planning
Required minimum distributions, often referred to as RMDs or minimum required distributions, are amounts that the federal government requires you to withdraw annually from traditional IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans after you reach age 70½ (or, in some cases, after you retire). Continue reading
Managing Finances After Your Spouse Dies
Even if you’ve always handled your family’s finances, you may be overwhelmed by the number of financial matters you have to settle in the weeks or months following your spouse’s death. Continue reading
Should you Save for Retirement or your Child’s Education?
You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. You also want to help your child go to college. So how do you juggle the two? Continue reading
Financial Planning for New Parents
As you prepare for life with your new child, it’s time to prepare a new financial plan for your family or make any necessary changes to your existing plan. Continue reading
