There are some things in life where you’ll be fine to “wing it.” Unfortunately, paying for long-term care isn’t one of them. Recent data on the rising cost of care underscores why it’s critical to put […]
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A report from the not-for-profit Insured Retirement Institute found 50% of boomers—including those who currently have a financial advisor—don’t feel optimistic about their transition to retirement. If you’ve ever worried
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Planning for retirement vs. planning in retirement. What’s the difference, you ask? If the question has you picturing Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers crooning “to-may-to, to-mah-to, po-tay-to, po-tah-to,” we don’t blame you. But unlike Fred and Ginger, we really are talking about two
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Find Out What Each Type of Trust Does (or Doesn’t Do) For many of our clients, having a trust is a must. That’s because in this life stage the focus
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Secret #1: Financial Planners rarely, if ever, consistently beat index returns after netting out their fees You know that friend or relative who’s always telling you they’ve “got a guy” who can
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Find Out What Makes Us Different from a Financial Advisor For most people, the financial services industry can be downright intimidating. With all the jargon and complexities, it’s no wonder
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If you read our article on the One Thing Your Retirement Plan is Probably Missing, then you’re familiar with the threat long-term care can pose to your retirement savings. But
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