Monthly Archives: June 2015
When It Comes To Relatives, More May Not Be Merrier But Are Welcome
Sharing shows caring. A somewhat surprising survey conducted late last year by the website MoneyRates.com found that a majority of Americans would be willing, if not exactly thrilled, to share their home with either adult children or older parents. “Additionally, most of those who have let an adult child move back home say they… Read More »
Tax Law Revisions Allow Couples To Say ‘I Love You’ In Estates
Time was, one from Column A and one from Column B and a couple’s estate planning was pretty much a done deal. Times change. According to a recent article on the investment website Morningstar.com, changes in tax laws may have rendered an estate planning approach made famous by actor Humphrey Bogart obsolete. “For decades,… Read More »
Not All Who Want To Retire Early Are Ready For It
Many people long for early retirement, but not very many are actually prepared for it, according to a recent article in Forbes magazine. “Many Americans seem to be turning a blind eye to good advice, instead doing what they want to do rather than what may be best for them,” according to the piece… Read More »
End Of Life Control Possible With Some Advance Preparation
No one wants to contemplate his or her incapacity or even death, but everyone should. “Who speaks for you if you are not able to speak for yourself?” begins a recent article on PBS “News Hour” story . “Who determines what kind of care you want at the end of life, how your finances… Read More »