Being a trustee and beneficiary of a trust is a complex role that needs to be balanced to keep it fair and legal. A trustee manages and administers the trust assets and must be impartial and in the best interest of all beneficiaries and not self-serving. A beneficiary gets benefits from the trust like distributions … Read more
If youre like many people, you dont buy into the traditional definition of retirement. You may be planning an encore career or looking to maximize opportunities to travel. Hopefully, new adventures and new activities await you. But remember, as you redefine your retirement, consider your retirement income plan, mapping it to a budget based on … Read more
If you are a beneficiary of a loved ones 401(k), there are certain rules and tax implications you should know that can vary based on your relationship to the deceased, your age and other factors. Have you ever thought about what will happen to your hard-earned 401k savings when you die? Or maybe you’re the … Read more
When they become eligible for Medicare, federal retirees have to make a big choice about their health care: they have to decide if they want to enroll in Medicare Part B. Federal retirees with Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) have different things to think about than retirees with employer coverage. This makes the decision more … Read more
When you hit your 40s, is it too late to start building real wealth? No way! In fact, your 40s can be the best time to speed up your journey to wealth. You’re in a great position to make a lot of money now that you have a stable job, the chance to make more … Read more
It’s no secret that estate planning can be a confusing area of U. S. law. From choosing a will to tax planning, preparing for and understanding the probate process can be overwhelming for many Texas families. While it can be easy to assume that trusts are only necessary for wealthy or influential people, this isn’t … Read more
Let’s face it – planning for retirement can be confusing as heck! With so many options out there, it’s hard to know which path to take. If you’re scratching your head wondering “what is better, a 401(k) or IRA?”, you’re not alone. This question pops up all the time when people start thinking about their … Read more
Did you know that if you had $1 million in dollar bills, it would literally weigh a ton and take you about 12 days to count it all? No matter how you slice it, that’s a lot of money!. For a long time, a $1 million nest egg was the measure of retirement planning success. … Read more
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Are you scratching your head wondering “how do I calculate my retirement age?” You’re definitely not alone! With all the changes to Social Security over the years, knowing exactly when you can retire with full benefits has become kinda confusing for most of us regular folks. But don’t worry – I’m gonna break this down … Read more