What Should I Do for Retirement When I’m 50?
If you haven't done these things by age 50, it could be too late to do them well. The year before your retirement is not the...
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He’s 60. She’s 48. What Does Their Retirement Plan Look Like?
The Pew Research Center looked at the age gap in couples. For the most part, people marry someone close in age. However, one...
Will My Medicare Premiums Go Up Next Year?
A new surcharge tier will kick in for 2019 for people with the highest incomes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
How Do I Calculate My Estate Taxes?
Most people are aware that estate taxes are owed on asset transference, but people tend to be foggy on the details until...
Did Microsoft Founder Paul Allen Have an Estate Plan?
The question isn't whether the secretive Microsoft founder structured his finances for maximum posthumous impact. It's...
The Retirement Money Question: How Much Is Enough?
"Most of us vastly underestimate the percentage of income we'll need (for retirement). Here's how to make sure you get that...
Be Cautious If You’ve Inherited a Sizeable Amount
"My favorite aunt passed away last year, and I inherited $2,500,000 after her probate. The check came last week. It has been...
Aging as a Solo Presents Unique Challenges
"Over 30 years ago, researchers and geriatricians identified an "elder orphan" (sometimes called a "solo ager"), as a person...
Preparing for the Inevitable: End of Life Decisions
"Are you ready for the end of life? Many of us can resolutely answer "no." I am not implying preparation for life after...
Legal Challenges for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
"As opiate addiction has ravaged our communities, children are often left in the lurch, and grandparents and others trying...