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What Should I Know About Powers of Attorney?

November 9, 2023
Are you worried about what might happen to your estate and investments if you become disabled or incapacitated?
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Is a Power of Attorney Really Necessary?

November 8, 2023
A document usually included in an estate planning package is a financial power of attorney. What is a financial power of attorney?
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Make Power of Attorney Part of Your Estate Plan

November 7, 2023
Many people will suffer cognitive decline as they age, and that can seriously impact their ability to manage their assets.
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What Should You Know about Annuities?

November 6, 2023
While they may be enjoying a new surge of popularity, the concept of annuities dates back to early Rome, when citizens would make a lump-sum payment to a contract called an annua in exchange for income payments received once a year for the rest of their lives.
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Will Massage Help Lower High Blood Pressure?

November 5, 2023
Massage may help protect against high blood pressure (hypertension) which is a major risk factor for heart disease.
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How Do I Address My Aging Parents’ Finances?

November 4, 2023
These six steps can help future caregivers know where aging parents stand financially, as well as help them to avoid surprises that could imperil their own retirement.
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How Does the IRS Rule on Inherited IRAs Work?

October 31, 2023
Before the original SECURE Act, IRA owners who died were able to leave their accounts to their children, grandkids, or other non-spouse individual beneficiaries, and heirs could stretch required minimum distributions (RMDs) over their own lifetimes, thus allowing the funds in the accounts to grow tax-free for decades.
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Transferring Property to Heirs? Skip Top Five Mistakes

October 30, 2023
Death is inevitable, but dying without an estate plan is not. Estate planning is a must for property owners, no matter how uncomfortable the subject might make you.
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How Do I Make a Care Plan for Mom?

October 29, 2023
At some point, most older people will need help getting through the day. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning 65 today has a 70% chance of eventually requiring assistance with basic living activities, such as bathing, dressing and using the toilet.
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How Does a Special Needs Trust Work?

October 28, 2023
If you have a family member with special needs, you might face emotional and physical issues. However, you also may be concerned about maximizing the financial support that your loved one requires.
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