Social Security benefits have long been a critical part of Americans’ retirement income plans. After all, the monthly benefits provide a stream of income that is adjusted for inflation annually and can’t be outlived. With the decline of pensions and increasing life spans, Social Security is now playing a larger role in shoring up retirees’ nest eggs.
See something…say something! Don’t ignore signs of your loved ones changing caregiving needs.
Years ago he signed a power of attorney document naming me as his agent, so I could help him with these types of things. Not ever having done this before, what do I need to know about fiduciary duty?
For some savers, the appeal of moving assets to a Roth individual retirement account often stems from the tax-free income it will deliver in their golden years.
Is it possible to settle a reverse mortgage so people can keep their home, if they change their minds? Can their children buy it out and keep their parents’ home?
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – and the more than five million Americans living with the disease – we highlight our Top 7 Celebrity Estates impacted by Alzheimer’s disease…
Wills may include funeral and burial instructions, but the funeral and burial or cremation is usually over before the will is even reviewed.
Statistics show blended families are on the rise. About 40% of all new marriages in the U.S. include at least one person who was previously married, according to a Pew Research Center analysis. Among adults who are presently married, roughly a quarter (23%) have been married before, compared with 13% in 1960.
Until now, the terms of service for each individual site have determined who has ownership and access after a death and whether the assets are deleted, frozen or can be transferred.
For many people, your 20s and 30s are spent building careers and creating families. However, today’s millennials face an additional challenge: Many of them are serving as caregivers for family.