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Year-End Financial Review and Planning Checklist

Year-End Financial Review and Planning Checklist

As the weather turns colder and the daylight becomes shorter, you may be busy planning for the holiday season. But something else worth focusing your attention on during this season is your finances. Like your physical health, your financial health needs a check-up at least annually. Before the year that’s been like no other winds […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Managing Money in Everyday Life Tagged With: 200-level, emergency plans, financial health, goals, net worth, retirement planning

AgeUp Review: Helping You Fill Future Financial Gaps

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This post is sponsored by Haven Life. There’s a good chance you have family or friends who have lived into their 90’s. Or maybe even a few to age 100 or beyond! The Social Security Administration reports approximately one in three 65-year olds today will live to be at least 90. In 2020, there are […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Reviews Tagged With: 300-level, aging, annuity, cash flow, income, long-term care, parents, retirement, review

Do You Need a Lawyer for Estate Planning?

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Of all the decisions you make in life, estate planning is one of the most important. An estate plan is essential for protecting your family after you’re gone. When done correctly, an estate plan will ensure your final wishes are carried out while minimizing taxes and legal fees. You’ve probably asked yourself whether you can […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: 200-level, emergency plans, insurance, kids, legal, parenting

What Assets Go Through Probate Upon Death?

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What happens to your assets when you die? Unfortunately, there isn’t a cut and dry answer to that question. Some of your things will go through probate, while others won’t need to. It depends on the type of property you have and where you live. The process varies from state to state. What happens to […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: 200-level, investments, legal, real estate

How Much Does Estate Planning Cost?

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If you don’t have a will, you’re probably wondering how much estate planning costs. Looking for legal help isn’t like shopping for new shoes where prices are published and you can compare easily. Estate planning doesn’t have to be expensive. Michigan, for instance, provides a free will planning tool you can do yourself online. Though, […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: 200-level, emergency plans, kids, legal, parenting

Guardian & Conservatorships: What’s involved when caring for an adult?

young person being a guardian and conservator to an elderly woman

We know the thought of creating an estate plan might make your head spin. But failing to do so can cause way more mind-numbing, stressful, and time-consuming efforts later. Creating power of attorney (POA) documents as part of an estate plan assigns an individual the authority to make decisions in financial or medical matters for […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Money and Relationships Tagged With: 300-level, legal, parents

Rich vs. Wealthy: How do they differ?

boats and yachts of the rich and wealthy docked in a bay near a big city

Do you want to be rich? Or would you prefer to be wealthy instead? Most people consider rich and wealthy as the same thing. But contrasting them and considering what they mean on a deep level can make a big difference in your finances. In simple terms, being rich is having the ability to spend […]

Filed Under: Earn Money, Estate Planning, Managing Money in Everyday Life Tagged With: 200-level, entrepreneurship, investments, motivation

What Others Should Know if Something Bad Happens to You

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You’ve heard the saying, “hope for the best but prepare for the worst,” and maybe you’ve taken it to heart. You’re getting ready to buy life insurance and researching disability insurance plans. Perhaps you’ve even written down some information on ‘in case of emergency documents’. But it’s all you’ve managed to do, in terms of […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Managing Money in Everyday Life Tagged With: 100-level, emergency plans, healthcare, medical care, parenting

Advance Care Directive: what is it and do you need one?

creating an advance care directive

Imagine you’ve become incapacitated. You may be unconscious, or unable to speak or reason. How do you want your medical treatment handled? If you’ve never documented your wishes or at least discussed them with your spouse, parents, or adult children, medical personnel will make those decisions for you. To ensure you receive medical treatment in […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: 300-level, emergency plans, long-term care, medical care

What Should I Do About My Parents’ Debt?

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Managing your finances is a complicated endeavor with a lot of independently moving parts. You may have children to support, day to day bills to cover, debts to pay off, and retirement to plan. Throwing even more into the mix, you may come to a point where you need to intervene in your parent’s financial […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Money and Relationships Tagged With: 300-level, debt, financial stress, long-term care, parents

Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement (Prenup)?

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When hearing the mention of the word prenup, most people express serious reservations about getting one. Common arguments against them include: “A prenup is for people who can’t, or won’t commit.” “It’s like rooting against your marriage.” While it’s true not everyone needs a prenup, there are essential benefits– financial and otherwise–to signing a prenup […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Money and Relationships Tagged With: 300-level

What Happens if I Die Without Creating a Will?

Last will on cream color paper and pen concept for legal document

If you’ve not yet created a will, it’s probably because you aren’t wanting to think about death. Or perhaps you’re procrastinating or don’t think you need one. Unless you have no assets, possessions, or children, or you don’t care what happens with everything you own after you die – there’s a good chance you’ll want […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: 100-level, emergency plans, legal

What is Umbrella Insurance and Who Really Needs it?

umbrella insurance what is it and do I need it

You work hard to ensure you’re covering all your financial bases. Homeowner insurance – check. Car insurance – check. Health insurance – check. And now someone is telling you your umbrella has to be insured? Despite the odd name, umbrella insurance covers more than the damage an actual umbrella could do. On a rainy day, […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Insurance Tagged With: 200-level, financial literacy

Do I Need a Living Trust in My Estate Plan?

Do I need a living trust 1

While it’s sometimes thought that trusts are only for the wealthy, a living trust can be useful and serve as a practical tool for the rest of us, too. But what is a living trust? And how do you know if you need a living trust as part of your estate plan? Generally, estate planning […]

Filed Under: Earn Money, Estate Planning Tagged With: 300-level, investments, kids, legal, real estate

Life Insurance: Which is Best, Term or Whole?

best life insurance term or whole 1

We get it. Life insurance is not a fun topic. The thought of it might make your eyelids heavy or evoke a bit of panic, but it’s a necessary component of a fiscally sound household. Think you don’t need it because you’re young and single? It’s true married adults with kids, mortgages, and other debts […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Insurance Tagged With: 300-level, investments

Power of Attorney, Why is it so Important?

important power of attorney

Power of attorney documents (POAs) are legal papers in which an individual (the principal) designates another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on their behalf and make decisions on certain matters (a specific financial transaction for example) or on all matters. POAs may be limiting in actions and duration, or be all-encompassing and lifelong. […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Money and Relationships Tagged With: 100-level, emergency plans, legal, medical care

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