Monthly Archives: April 2015
For Retirees, Deciding Where To Live Takes On Major Importance
One of the heady joys, or possibly one of the headaches, of retirement is deciding where to live. Once work no longer dictates location, people embarking on the next phase of their lives are free to choose another locale. “Choosing where to live could be the single most important and difficult decision retirees will… Read More »
Choice Of Executor Vital Part Of Estate Planning
Making a will and keeping it up to date are only part of what people need to do to ensure their wishes are properly carried out after death. Wife showing where to sign to her husband Selecting the right executor for an estate is also vital. That message was brought home in a recent… Read More »
Joint Accounts Can Offer More Pitfalls Than Practicality
While having joint bank accounts with family members or business associates offers some convenience, a recent article on the website Bankrate.com points out that there are a variety of risks to the practice. “Most consumers sock away cash into bank accounts, checking, savings, certificates of deposit, to maintain liquidity,” according to the item. “But… Read More »
Divorce Should Trigger Automatic Estate Update
Divorce is often the most major disruption people will experience in their lives. It need not also disrupt things after their deaths. “If you have just gotten divorced, you may be focused on getting on with your life,” notes a recent story in The Wall Street Journal by Liz Moyer. “But make sure you… Read More »