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Do You Have the 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning in Place?
Planning in these five areas is required so you're covered on everything from taxes and health care expenses to what happens to your estate when you're gone.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Unwrapping Your Estate Plan for Your Kids: The Best Gift
The holidays offer families a perfect opportunity to discuss important, often difficult topics like long-term care, estate plans and legacy.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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When Helping Mom and Dad Hurts Your Wallet
New research shows how assisting an aging parent with expenses can strain your own finances.
By Richard Eisenberg
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A Retirement Guide for Solo Agers
If you’re single without adult children to rely on for help, planning for your older years requires an added layer of intention and urgency.
By Diane Harris
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Five Smart Moves for Retirement Health Care: Maximize Your HSA and Medigap Savings
Unchecked health care costs in retirement could blow a hole in your savings. Here’s how to avoid that.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Deciding on Senior Living? 10 Things You Should Know
Senior living options are no longer God's waiting room.
By David Rodeck
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You'll Probably Need Long-Term Care at Some Point. Here's How to Pay for It
Most people will need long-term care, but insurance is pricey. Here’s a guide to covering the expenses.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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I'm a Financial Adviser: The OBBB Is a Reminder for Older People to Have a Long-Term Plan
The new tax bill presents a good opportunity for retirees to revisit tax plans, look into doing some Roth conversions and consider plans for long-term care.
By Ashley Terrell, IAR
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Three Striking Ways the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Affects Nursing Homes
Little-noticed provisions in the tax bill will ease requirements on nursing homes and make it harder for some patients to pay.
By Elaine Silvestrini
