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Alternative Gift ideas
You could say that the law of diminishing returns applies to Christmas gifts as we age: As time goes on, we can use less and less material gifts. At a certain point we accumulate so many possessions that when we say “I don’t need [...]
Reminder: Don’t Forget to Take RMDs by December 31st
Tax-advantaged retirement accounts like traditional 401(k)s and IRAs offer many advantages, but some of these don’t last forever. The government eventually reaps the reward of years of tax-free compounded interest by forcing you to withdraw funds from your own retirement accounts and inherited accounts. [...]
Strategies to Help Reduce Your 2019 Tax Bill
Your holiday season might be full of social plans, shopping, and traveling, but it’s important to take time to make important financial decisions before the end of year. Even though April 15th seems far away, the decisions you make now can potentially affect your [...]
3 Tips for Caregivers: Don’t Forget to Take Care of Yourself
If you’re in your 50’s, 60’s, or 70’s, you probably watched your parents age and maybe took on caregiving responsibilities. In fact, about 34 million U.S. adults provide unpaid care to an adult over the age of 50, usually a parent.[1] Whether you’re working [...]
3 Ways to Give Thanks in Retirement
Thanksgiving is a good time to think about how you express gratitude. Some people donate their time or money to a charitable organization, or just enjoy the simple pleasures of retirement. The great thing about giving is that you often get something back. Volunteering [...]
How to Avoid Boredom During Thanksgiving Dinner: A Comprehensive Guide
Everyone loves every single one of their relatives and loves spending time with them during stressful holidays. But sometimes things can simply be too amiable – and frankly boring, at Thanksgiving dinner. Luckily, there are so many controversial things going on in America and [...]
3 Retirement Costs to Watch Out For
Some surprises are great, like birthday parties, winning the lottery, and getting two candy bars from the vending machine. Others may not be as much fun, like taxes and unforeseen expenses. However, there are ways to help prepare for these expenses so that they’re [...]
Keeping Your Brain Sharp in Retirement
Retirement planning forces us to make many decisions, as well as calculations. And while a professional can help you with those, it can also help to sharpen up your math skills. Calculating percentages and interest rates off the cuff this isn’t difficult, but it [...]
4 Reasons to Plan for Long-Term Care Costs
There’s a 70% Chance You’ll Need Long-Term Care We can all celebrate an increasing life expectancy as we look forward to our golden years. In 1950 the life expectancy for American men was 65.6, and for American women was 71.[1] Now it’s 76.3 for men and [...]
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