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A Look at Whole Life Insurance

Whole life insurance is designed to remain in force for your whole life, as long as you remain current with your premiums.

Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy

Medicare takes a little time to understand. As you approach age 65, familiarize yourself with its coverage options, costs, and limitations.

Caring for Aging Parents

Whatever your relationship with your parent has been, this new phase of life will present challenges for both parties. By treating your pare

And the Executor Is

Choosing the right executor can help ensure that the distribution of your assets may be done efficiently and with as little upheaval as poss

Medicare vs. Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid are both health insurance programs administered by the government, there are differences in covered services and cost-

The A, B, C, & D of Medicare

Many pre-retirees are frequently warned that Medicare will only cover a maximum of 100 days of nursing home care (provided certain condition

A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

The ILIT owns a life insurance policy on the grantor’s life via the transfer of ownership of an existing policy, or through the grantor’s an

Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person

Though business owners cannot protect themselves from the unexpected and sudden loss of a key employee, they may be able to protect themselv

The Basics of Medicare

Medicare is the federal government program that provides health care coverage (health insurance) if you are 65+, under 65 and receiving Soci

Healthcare Costs in Retirement

A retired household faces three types of health care expenses. The premiums for Medicare Part B (which covers physician and outpatient servi

How Delaying Social Security Pays Off

Combining taxable IRA and retirement plan income with Social Security income in the same year triggers the torpedo, causing retirees’ effect

How Medicaid Compliant Annuities Work.

Retirees facing the prospect of depleting their retirement savings to pay for long-term care, consider whether a Medicaid Compliant Annuity

Retirement Tips For Empty Nesters and Retirees

With the children now out of the house, financial priorities become more focused on preparing for retirement. At this stage, you may very li

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

Preparing for retirement can look a little different for women than it does for men. Although stereotypes are changing, women are still more

9 Facts About Retirement

Retirement can have many meanings. For some, it will be a time to travel and spend time with family members. For others, it will be a time t

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

While the financial situation of military personnel and their families mirrors the general population in many respects, heavy indebtedness a

9 Facts About Social Security

Social Security’s been a fact of retirement life ever since it was established in 1935. We all think we know how it works, but how much do y

Variable Universal Life Insurance

Variable universal life insurance is permanent life insurance—it remains in force for the policyholder's whole life. And, as with universal

A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College

College marks a great milestone in a child’s life. It may be the first time he or she will live away from home. Dropping off your child at c

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