Preparing for Health Care Costs in Retirement | Retirement Planning

For many Americans, navigating the maze of health insurance options—from employer-based plans to individual policies—can be dizzying. Much of that changes at 65. That’s when individuals generally are eligible for Medicare, which covers routine health care expenses such as visits to doctors and prescription drugs. But the program doesn't cover everything. Here is a breakdown of how Medicare works—and your coverage options for filling in the gaps.   Inside Medicare  Medicare comprises four parts that cover different health care services and carry various financial obligations. People who are already receiving [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:39:44-05:00October 27, 2020|Insurance, Retirement Planning|

Your IRA and Your Legacy | Retirement Saving Strategy

Individual retirement accounts can play a valuable role in the estate planning process Individual retirement accounts (IRA) are a cornerstone of many people’s retirement savings strategy, and for good reason: The ability to contribute pre-tax income—and to defer taxes until you start making withdrawals—means your savings can potentially grow more quickly than they could in a taxable account. But there’s more to IRAs than tax advantages for retirement savings. In fact, IRAs can play a valuable role in estate planning, offering powerful tax benefits to both you and your heirs [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:40:18-05:00June 15, 2020|Financial Planning, Investments, Retirement Planning|

Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act | Saving Your Retirement

On December 20th, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became law. As the name implies, this law intends to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement. Though this may sound simple enough, as with most laws, the reality is far more complex. The SECURE Act includes changes that affect everyone from beneficiaries of retirement accounts to those with student loans, but the SECURE Act is most likely to affect those either approaching retirement or recently retired. Your unique financial situation will dictate exactly [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:40:52-05:00February 27, 2020|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|
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