While it may be hard to think of now, it’s likely you’ll need some type of healthcare or daily living assistance as you age. People often believe that Medicare covers long-term care (provided either at home or in a nursing facility). Unfortunately, that’s not the...
Panic selling is not an investment strategy. Repeat: panic selling is not an investment strategy. Investors who pull the emergency brake and bail out during a market decline almost always lock in a loss on their investments. And if they stay out of...
If you have teenagers, you’re likely very in touch with the adage, “One day you’re changing diapers, and the next you’re sending them off to college.” One of the results of that compressed passage of time is the bracing reality that your college-bound teen will need...
Are you sitting on a sizeable amount of cash in a checking or traditional savings account? This is the perfect time to get that money to work harder for you, without the risks inherent in investing in the stock market or mutual funds. Over the past several months you...
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: the rush and bustle of the holidays are over, the winter chill is beginning to retreat, birds are returning to sweetly chirp, and taxes are due (come on! Three out of four’s not bad!). While we know tax season can feel like a...
Do you know what will happen to your retirement savings if you were to pass away? Here are some things you should know about naming beneficiaries that could save your loved ones’ time, money and frustration. Facts about beneficiary designations 48% of people don’t...
