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Deciding how to protect your loved ones, in the event that something happens to you, is one of the most important decisions you will make. It can also be one of the most complicated. Since none of us can predict the future, many of your life insurance decisions will be…
There’s a lot to look forward to in retirement, such as increased travel opportunities, time for your hobbies, and an escape from the daily grind of work. But most of us won’t completely escape income taxes. Even your Social Security benefits can be taxed, depending upon your income. Luckily there…
Income taxes in retirement can work a bit differently from how they worked throughout your career. You might have established several streams of retirement income for yourself, and they’re not all taxed the same. For example, I recently noticed that a client was pulling money from her IRA but not…
Social Security is a common topic among those discussing, and planning for, retirement. And yet many people don’t know much about how the system actually works. Remember, this is your money! You’ve worked for decades, paying taxes into a system that is set up to help you during your…
Many people make the mistake of assuming that they don’t need life insurance, because they are young, or healthy, or don’t have outstanding debts, or don’t have any dependents, and so on. The truth is that we all need at least a basic policy to cover burial expenses, because none…
Planning for your Social Security benefits, especially when to claim them, is one of the most important aspects of retirement planning. It’s also one of the least understood, in terms of how your timing will impact your monthly benefit amount. While there is no answer that is “right” for every…
If you’ve decided that you definitely need life insurance, congratulations. You’ve made the first step toward an important decision that will protect your loved ones. But of course, deciding that you need this protection is only the first step. Now you will face a series of choices related to the…
What would you do all day, if you could retire right now? It appears that many early retirees are spending at least some of their time exercising and attending regular medical checkups and screenings. According to a study published last year in the journal of Health and Economics, those who…
In 2016, a survey by LIMRA found that two out of five US households have no life insurance protection. Of those who did have a life insurance policy, many expressed concern that they might not have enough. We’ll address that in a moment, but first let’s take a look at…
Once you reach your forties and fifties, it’s normal to begin focusing on retirement much more. Planning seems more urgent now, and at the same time, retirement is starting to sound a lot more appealing. Because you will be eligible to take Social Security benefits as early as age 62,…