What Do I Need to Do Right after a Spouse Dies?
Losing a loved one is never easy, even if you were anticipating the loss. During the hours and days following the death of a spouse or a close family member, you may be in shock and you will likely be disoriented, emotional and feeling like you’re in a constant fog.
How Do I Use Deceased Spouse’s Life Insurance?
There are many options, but the best use of the money is different for each widow and her unique circumstances.
What are the Biggest Retirement Costs Often Overlooked?
Does your retirement budget account for all of these costs?
What Should I Know about Finances Before Getting Remarried?
You may want to consider some financial issues before walking down the aisle again.
What are Penalties When Contributing to or Withdrawing From Retirement Accounts?
Building and living off a nest egg is tough. However, you can make the situation even more difficult if you run afoul of some key laws governing retirement accounts.
Can End-of-Life Planning Increase Control for Cancer Patients?
An end-of-life program that enables patients with advanced cancer to document their wishes can enhance feelings of life completion, improve relationships with healthcare providers and decrease death-related anxiety, according to a presentation at the 2021 Virtual Association of Community Cancer Centers National Oncology Conference.
What’s the Limit for Earning with Social Security?
Knowing when to retire and when to begin claiming benefits comes down to understanding yourself — and your finances.
Should I Withdraw more than the RMD from my IRA?
Sometimes only taking the minimum IRA distribution can be a costly mistake. When deciding how much to withdraw this year, you need to consider the big picture. For some people, it makes sense to go big.
What Do People Get Wrong About Social Security?
Nearly 90% of American adults say they are at least somewhat confident in their knowledge of Social Security, according to the 8th Annual Social Security Consumer Survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute. However, the survey also finds that many Americans don’t know their eligibility age, how payments are calculated and other essential information.
What Estate Planning Does My Child Need at 18?
Picture this…your child is in the hospital, but the on-call doctor won’t talk to you let alone allow you to weigh in on medical decisions. While hospitalized, your child’s bills are going unpaid because you can’t access their accounts—potentially wreaking havoc on their financial credit. Why? Because they’re over the age of 18.
