There are a lot of seniors and the number is growing. Some estimates say that seniors hold two-thirds of all the personal wealth in the United States. By the year 2050, the number of seniors is projected to be nearly twice as large as it was in 2012. Since many seniors have been able to … Read more
When we hear the word “wealth,” our minds usually jump straight to finances—bank accounts, investments, net worth. But here’s the thing: wealth is about so much more than just money. True wealth extends beyond the dollars and cents. It’s about well-being, relationships, and how we live our lives. Let’s break down a few key areas … Read more
Today more young adults are living at home with their parents than at any time since the 1940s. While there are many different opinions about this trend and the cause of its recent prevalence, the primary motivation for young adults staying at home with their parents is usually related to finances. Most adult children who … Read more
The IRA aggregation rule was created to limit the ability of taxpayers to take advantage of ‘abusive’ IRA tax strategies, by requiring that all IRAs are aggregated together to determine the tax consequences of a distribution from any of them. The primary impact of the IRA aggregation rule is to determine how much of an … Read more
You put something in a trust, but now you want to know if you can get it back. What if you need to sell or refinance it? What if your family situation has changed? No matter the reason, taking property out of a trust isn’t always as easy as you might think. However, it is … Read more
As the saying goes, “you can’t take it with you. So, if one of your estate planning goals is to give away your money, here are three places your money could go after you die: No one wants a big chunk of their hard-earned money to go to taxes when they want to give it … Read more
It depends on your expected income and tax rates Part of the Series Roth IRAs: Investing and Trading Dos and Donts. With a Roth IRA, people can invest their pre-tax retirement savings without having to worry about taxes on the gains or having to take required minimum distributions when they reach the normal starting age. … Read more
Should you really agree to give up control of your assets? There are some good reasons to get this type of trust, but there are some major drawbacks as well. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Despite what you may have heard, you … Read more
Are your retirement savings a little low? Youre not alone. According to a survey by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies in 2023, about 21% of Baby Boomer workers have less than $50,000 saved for retirement. If youre in that low-to-no camp, here are the things you can do to help shore up your finances … Read more
While inflation has been cooling, the higher prices of essentials are still weighing on household budgets after years of sticky inflation, and other economic hurdles and uncertainties are also looming, adding to the financial struggles people are facing right now. It’s easy to see why many seniors and people who are about to retire are … Read more