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Why You Need a Professional Estate Plan
No one wants to think about death, but it is something that we all have to face at some point in our lives. If you die without a will, the state will decide how your property is distributed – and this may not be what you would have wanted. A professional estate plan...
How to Create Passive Income in Retirement
Create Passive Income in Retirement Once you retire, you begin living on a fixed income based on what you’ve saved and what you get from your retirement plan. Having some extra income can create a more comfortable living situation. If you want to make things even...
Expenses That Retirees Often Underestimate
When you are planning for your retirement, you must have clear expectations of what it will look like. Having a solid grip on the expenses you will need to pay for can help you to plan effectively. It’s important to take your time and assess your finances and bills...
How to Make Sure Your Final Wishes Are Carried Out
When you die – whether expected or not – the reality is that your final wishes may not be carried out if the proper steps haven’t been taken. You need to both legally and logistically prepare for the possibility. If an unexpected tragedy were to strike, and you hadn’t...
How to Manage the Burden of Healthcare Expenses
It's no secret that healthcare costs are on the rise. In fact, a recent study by the Commonwealth Fund found that the average American family spends more than $25,000 per year on healthcare expenses! That's a lot of money. If you're like most people, you probably...
Why Home Care is a Better Option Than Assisted Living
When it comes time to consider a care option for a loved one, many families are quickly overwhelmed. With all of the different options available, it can be difficult to determine what is the best choice for their needs. One of the most common decisions people have to...
What Every Retiree Needs to Protect Their Assets
What Every Retiree Needs Now that you’ve retired, you’re able to relax and do some of the things that you’ve always dreamed of doing. However, your thoughts are also likely turning to what will happen to your possessions and family when you pass on. Luckily, you’ve...
Basics to Know Before Investing in Real Estate
Investing in Real Estate If you’ve been looking to start investing, real estate could be the perfect option for you. Real estate is a valuable market with a high potential for returns. Before you get started, however, make sure you know about the following basic...
What to Know Before You Buy a Home to Retire
Buy a Home to Retire Having a home to retire in can be a great thing that gives you security throughout your retirement. But you don’t want to jump into the purchase without a good understanding of your plans for the future. Buying a home is a complicated process and...
How to Deal with a Tight Budget in Retirement
Tight Budget in Retirement Everyone spends much of their working life looking forward to one thing – retirement. From a young age, we are taught to look forward to our retirement, when we reach old age and no longer need to work for a living. But the realities of...
How to Avoid Major Home Insurance Claims
Avoid Major Home Insurance Claims You should never own a home or any sort of property without having insurance on it. All property, including homes, are major investments, and insurance is the smartest way to protect yourself against ruin in a worst-case scenario. But...
How to Make the Right Choice When It Comes to Your Retirement
When It Comes to Your Retirement Retirement is a time that many people spend decades of their life looking forward to. There is a lot to be excited about during retirement. Being able to spend your day how you please without having to work for a living can give you...
Starting Your Home-Based Business Is Easier Than You Might Think
Image via Pexels Blog post by Mary Shannon of seniorsmeet.org Starting Your Home-Based Business Is Easier Than You Might Think Many of us dream of the days when we no longer have to punch someone else’s time clock. Short of winning the lottery, our next best...
How to Prevent Water Damage in Your Home
Your home requires protection in order to stay safe from damage that can hurt the value and safety of your home. Water damage is amongst the most common and most potentially catastrophic types of home damage. When water gets into your home, whether from the inside or...
How to Stay Safe While Driving on a Long Road Trip
Stay Safe While Driving It is almost summer, and that means road trips! Few things are better than getting away with the freedom and flexibility of a car. You can stop when you want, stretch your legs when you need to, and take the road less traveled just for fun....
The Specifics of Relocating to a New State
Image via Pexels Blog Post by Ted James of TedKnowsMoney.com The Specifics of Relocating to a New State Uprooting your life to start somewhere fresh is an intimidating endeavor. Encountering so many challenges at once while also keeping life on track in...
Types of Insurance That Can Benefit You in Retirement
Insurance That Can Benefit You Retirement is always promised as a time of great freedom, independence, and the ability to do all of the things that you have always dreamed of doing. But retirement can also be a time full of surprises, emergencies, and accidents, all...
How to Find Your Perfect Retirement Location
When many people reach retirement, they take the opportunity to relocate. If you opt to relocate, you want to be careful in your decision about where to move to. There are plenty of factors to consider when finding your perfect retirement location. Find a Place with...