Maybe someday we’ll be able to write an article here on The Blog that describes how financial scams are actually declining, and how fewer seniors are being victimized by financial scam artists. Sadly, though, that say seems a long way off. In fact, the opposite is true: experts say financial scams today are at a … Read more
“Am I ready to retire?” It’s a question most of us ask ourselves regularly. Retirement should be an exciting chapter in our lives – but we’d be kidding ourselves if we didn’t admit that there will be some losses in retirement along with many advantages. That’s the message in this article we read a year … Read more
Do you hold any digital assets? Before you answer no – assuming you’re not heavily invested in Bitcoin – you might want to reconsider, because you may have more digital assets than you realize. Just about everything you do online can qualify as part of your digital assets. When you’re putting together your estate plan, … Read more
Have you ever stopped to think that retirement happens in phases? Today we’re considering an article that suggests there are actually four phases of retirement, and each one demands a certain degree of preparation. The idea of phases of retirement makes sense to us, and we think it will resonate with you as well. If … Read more
Finances and dementia might make for good television comedy, but for families dealing with it every day it’s no laughing matter. That’s how nationally-known financial writer Richard Eisenberg begins this recent NextAvenue article about a difficult topic many families know all too well: the effect of cognitive decline on the spending habits of a beloved … Read more
If the idea of mortgages for seniors seems strange to you, that’s understandable. Most people taking out home loans these days are well short of their retirement years, but surprisingly not all. In 2021, buyers 65 and older accounted for roughly one-eighth of all mortgages originated. Whether downsizing, upsizing, moving across town or heading for … Read more
If you receive an inherited IRA from a deceased loved one, you might be celebrating your good fortune. But that windfall comes with strings attached. Unless that IRA happens to be a Roth IRA, you’ll quickly find yourself in the midst of a confusing set of rules about when you need to start taking money … Read more
Is a reverse mortgage right for you as a source of retirement income? We’ve asked that question many times here on the Blog, and the answer is always the same: “Maybe.” The fact remains that a reverse mortgage isn’t right for everyone, but it might be an excellent option for you – provided you research … Read more
The best way to evaluate any type of journey is to ask those who have traveled that road before. What are the lessons learned and the pitfalls to avoid? In the journey of retirement, it’s not hard to find answers to those questions – simply take a few minutes to read articles like this one … Read more
Let’s have a show of hands: anyone out there prefer to be unhappy in retirement? We didn’t think so. Whether we retire at an early age or not, whether we have lots of money or not much, it’s safe to say that we all want what we would call a “happy retirement.” The tricky part, … Read more
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