Many Americans rely on Social Security as a significant source of income in retirement. However, not everyone understands the rules surrounding these benefits. As a result, they may claim their benefits at a time that’s less than ideal for their circumstances, ultimately losing money in the process. There’s no magic age for when you should [...]
Life insurance blah blah blah. Is that what you hear when someone mentions it as part of your new job’s employee benefits round-up or when you see something about it on TV or social media? Not to worry: we’ve got the low-down on what you need to know. And it’s really not as overwhelming (or [...]
The risks to your wealth aren’t only in the financial markets. The wealthier you become, the more liability protection matters. We live in a litigious world, one in which even friends and neighbors can be convinced to see opportunity in the wake of misfortune. A (larger) umbrella liability policy may be an excellent idea. [...]
Understanding the difference between Disability Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance and how it impacts your financial plan is critical to your success. Disability insurance addresses lost wages that stem from an inability to work. Long-term care insurance, in contrast, addresses expenses associated with medical care provided to you in your home, a nursing home, a [...]
Long-term care insurance (photo from Shutterstock) Long-term care planning is really hard to talk about. It can be frightening to imagine ourselves with diminished capacity and needing help from others. And since we find it challenging to discuss it, we often don’t plan for it. Very wealthy people can pay cash for upscale [...]
Breaking down the basics & what each part covers. Whether your 65th birthday is on the horizon or decades away, you should understand the parts of Medicare – what they cover, and where they come from. Parts A & B: Original Medicare. America created a national health insurance program for seniors in 1965 with two [...]
Here’s why it can be a good idea. You may have read that you don’t need to buy life insurance early in life. That’s not necessarily true. In fact, getting a policy before midlife may prove wise. Relatively few people opt for life insurance coverage between the ages of 18 and 45, yet there are [...]
