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According to a study conducted by the Administration for Community Living in 2020, a 65-year-old has an almost 70% chance…

For many Americans, healthcare costs are a major source of worry as they prepare for retirement. Many retirees and pre-retirees…

There is a large, often silent group of warriors in just about every context of our lives – at work,…

More than 53 million Americans administer care to their loved ones, with 61% of those caregivers being women.1 But, caregiving…

Helping an aging loved one will likely expose you to many new terms and some doctor-speak that will confound you…

Ask yourself these six crucial questions when enrolling in Medicare for the first time

Choosing a Medicare Plan that Matches Your Lifestyle and Needs Understanding Medicare and choosing the right plan can be challenging…

Hightower CEO Bob Oros shares his story and insights to help ease the transition for others.

The best time to begin planning is often well before you think to do it.

“What is your greatest retirement fear?” If you ask some pre-retirees this question, “outliving my money” may be one of…

Maintaining a balanced lifestyle involves more than financial health; it’s about gracefully handling life’s challenges with the right support. Family…

Achieving a balanced life goes beyond just managing one’s finances. It requires developing the ability to handle various obstacles throughout…

The importance of choosing an executor or trustee for one’s estate plan or living trust and helpful criteria for selecting…

An overview of RMDs and examples of strategies.

Planning options and a helpful checklist for people considering early retirement.

It’s important to structure your home, career, social interests, and portfolio to ensure financial stability and comfort throughout all life…

An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) is an unalterable legal arrangement aimed at achieving specific objectives, such as minimizing estate…

Tips to ensure your estate plan aligns with your intentions.

A living trust is a legal arrangement for managing assets during one’s lifetime, aimed at simplifying estate planning, despite its…

High net worth investors face unique challenges related to their financial status, requiring a mindful approach while adhering to fundamental…

Watch this video to gain insights on how generational wealth is the result of careful financial planning that includes the…

According to a study conducted by the Administration for Community Living in 2020, a 65-year-old has an almost 70% chance…

Preparing for retirement can look a little different for women than it does for men. Although stereotypes are changing, women…

Retirement is a significant transition, and it can bring both challenges and opportunities for women who have spent many years…

When to claim benefits based on your personal needs.

10-Point Financial Checklist

In the final days of 2022, Congress passed SECURE 2.0, the new set of retirement rules designed to facilitate contributions…

Happy birthday to you! Today, as we celebrate your 73rd birthday, we also want to highlight an important financial aspect…

Ask yourself these six crucial questions when enrolling in Medicare for the first time

Choosing a Medicare Plan that Matches Your Lifestyle and Needs Understanding Medicare and choosing the right plan can be challenging…

As working adults, many of us look forward to the freedom that retirement will bring. This freedom will give us…

What are QCDs? If you have investments in pretax retirement accounts (i.e., IRAs, 401(k)s, etc.), the IRS requires you to…

In 2022, the SECURE 2.0 Act was passed into law. This legislation provides certain changes that may help many retirees…

Inheriting Wealth Can Be A Burden And A Blessing. Even if you have an inclination that a family member may…

The importance of choosing an executor or trustee for one’s estate plan or living trust and helpful criteria for selecting…

Giving isn’t just good for the world – it may be the secret to preserving multi-generational wealth.

Engage a financial advisor for estate planning to help ensure your legacy goals.

An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) is an unalterable legal arrangement aimed at achieving specific objectives, such as minimizing estate…

The federal estate tax thresholds may change, impacting wealth transfer strategies.

A living trust is a legal arrangement for managing assets during one’s lifetime, aimed at simplifying estate planning, despite its…

Where do those accounts and policies end up? Some accounts have no designated beneficiary. Rarely, the same thing occurs with…

A look at the different choices & strategies.

Want to give your child or grandchild a great financial start? A Roth IRA might be a choice to consider….

Families with special needs children have a new tax-deferred savings option. The ABLE account, also called a 529A savings account,…

Can your IRA be put directly into a trust? In short, no. Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) cannot be put directly…

Here are some ideas to consider and discuss with your advisors as we approach year-end.

What are QCDs? If you have investments in pretax retirement accounts (i.e., IRAs, 401(k)s, etc.), the IRS requires you to…

Giving isn’t just good for the world – it may be the secret to preserving multi-generational wealth.

Simple strategies to protect the wealth you’ve worked to build.

Why sell shares when you can gift them? If you have appreciated stocks in your portfolio, you might want to…