Articles to help you with all your financial plans, from planning your insurance coverages to your retirement to your estate.
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…
Whether you’re already a stay-at-home parent, or considering the possibility, money is a primary concern. When deciding to have one parent stay home, your priority is figuring out how to live on less income. But you also need to understand that the parent who quits…
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….
Millennials are job switchers. Gallup polls have found that 21% of millennials report changing jobs within the past year. Outside of learning the new company org chart, job switching presents another challenge: what to do with your old 401(k) or 403(b). Currently, many millennials do…
Retirement. Whether you’re 5 years or 35 years away from trading your time for money there’s a lot to consider. How will you spend your days in retirement? Where will you live? And how you will pay for it all? If you’ve not yet considered…
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…
It seems like just yesterday your teenager was in a children’s car seat. But now your teen is ready to borrow the keys. You might have mixed emotions about them getting behind the wheel. But you’re definitely concerned about the cost of adding your new…
There’s a good chance you’ve heard a lot of talk about retirement savings plans. In particular, most people are familiar with 401(k) plans. But if you work in the public sector, you likely won’t be able to get your hands on a 401(k). Instead, your…
Do you dream about being rich or wealthy? Most people consider those terms as the same thing. But looking at the differences between being rich and wealthy, and considering what they mean on a deep level can impact your finances significantly. In simple terms, being…
When signing up for benefits at a new employer or during a health plan or open enrollment period at your workplace, you’ll learn about insurance plans, retirement savings accounts, and other employee benefits you’re eligible for. Human resource representatives describe different health care plans, monthly…
If you’ve asked yourself how you’ll save for retirement while also financially helping your kids and parents, you’re not alone. A few years ago, the Pew Research Center reported that almost half of all adults in their 40’s or 50’s were either raising a child…
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’….
When you’re working on getting your financial house in order, it can be overwhelming to consider all the different insurance products you can (and sometimes are required to) purchase. To protect your financial future there’s insurance for your: Health Life Disability Vehicle Home Cell phone…
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If you have a love-hate relationship with insurance, you’re not alone. You love the peace of mind and protection insurance provides but hate seeing premium payments leave your bank account. Buying health, auto, disability, or homeowners/renter’s insurance helps protect you from being financially devastated by…
A wedding is an exciting time. There are beautiful flowers, dresses, and celebrations. The couple vows a lifetime of love, respect, and commitment to one another. When they enter into their life together, they’re happy and content, and they never expect that to change. But…
When it comes to retirement savings accounts, there are several options available. But your choices for individual retirement accounts can seem limited if you’re a high-income earner. This is especially true when you look at the Roth IRA. A Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is…
It’s the week your big bonus from work hits your bank account. Or you receive a sizeable cash gift or inheritance from a relative. Perhaps you have proceeds from the sale of your home or cash from a rollover retirement account. Or you’ve just been…
In the past decade, technology solutions helping consumers save money have expanded into numerous industries, including cars, homes, and health insurance. Many Americans now demand tech-based ways to reduce costs, and they’re willing to switch companies to get them. As a response, insurance companies are…
Many of us don’t think about retirement or saving for it until it’s too late. When we do save, we plan for money to cover rent, utilities, groceries, and insurance. However, many people overlook saving for healthcare costs in retirement. This is by far one…
For many young adults, college is when the topic of money and finances gets real. Many college students start to manage money on their own for the first time in their lives. College students use money daily. Many have recurring bills to pay, such as…
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…
You’ve been working hard to cut expenses and quit living paycheck to paycheck. You negotiated a raise or landed a higher-paying job. Your side gig is creating a buffer in your budget. No matter the reason, it’s time to put the extra money in your…
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If you’ve spent any time reading about personal finance lately, you’ve likely heard about the “FIRE” movement. FIRE means Financial Independence – Retire Early. Suze Orman got headlines by announcing she hated the FIRE movement (but she changed her position a few weeks later.) While…
It feels like there’s an insurance product for just about every element of the human experience. After all, you can insure your health, your home, your car, your ability to work, and even your life. While some coverage is compulsory, at the end of the…
You wonder how much insurance will cover when a reminder for your next dentist appointment pops up on your calendar. You can’t sleep because of a toothache, but insurance coverage through your new job doesn’t start for weeks. You’ve put off routine cleanings the last…
The biggest purchase of your life is your house. Whether you’re preparing to close on a house or looking at a renewal bill for your current home’s insurance, you might have questions about homeowners insurance coverage and its cost. Frequently asked home insurance policy questions…