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Understanding Asset Ownership: Estate Planning Questions Answered Part 1
Understanding Asset Ownership: Estate Planning Questions Answered - Part 1
Protecting your assets and ensuring they are passed on to your loved ones without complications starts with understanding account ownership and management. This two-part series explores the essential aspects of asset ownership, addressing key questions to help you make informed decisions.
5 Ways to Pay for Your Funeral that Won’t Leave Your Family with the Bill
With the cost of a funeral averaging between $7,000 and $12,000 and steadily increasing each year, at the very least your estate plan should include enough money to cover this final expense. And if you are thinking of simply setting aside money in your will to cover your funeral expenses, you should seriously reconsider, as paying for your funeral through your will can create unnecessary burdens for your loved ones.
4 Essential Strategies For Protecting Your Family's Assets
You might think that only the super wealthy need to worry about asset protection planning. But the truth is that if you don’t have millions, you may be at even greater risk. And asset protection planning isn’t something you can put off until something happens; to be effective, you must have your asset protection strategies in place well before something happens.
Estate Planning Checkup: Is Your Estate Plan Up-to-Date?
While you almost surely understand the importance of creating an estate plan, you may not know that keeping your plan current is every bit as important as creating a plan to begin with.
What Happens To Your Social Media Accounts?
Ever wondered what happens to your social media accounts after you pass away? Each social media platform has its own rules, so understanding these options is essential for managing your digital accounts responsibly.
14 Ways to Show Your Finances Some Love This Year - Part 1
February may have been the month of love – but there's a different kind of love that deserves our attention: the love we show ourselves, our family, and our wallet through thoughtful financial planning.
Talking to Your Parents: Two Conversations About Money and Death You Need to Have
In this week’s blog, we take the conversation about money and death to a deeper level with your parents and family to truly understand your family’s financial picture and your plan for the future.
Protecting Your Family's Safety Net: How to Set Up Your Life Insurance Policy The Right Way
Life insurance is an important part of protecting your family, but if you don’t set it up the right way, there’s a good chance it won’t help your loved ones the way you want it to.
This Change to The FAFSA Rules Could Help Your Grandkids Qualify for More Student Aid
Want to contribute to your grandchild’s future college education? Changes to the FAFSA rules now make it easier than ever.
How to Talk Money With Your Family Over The Holidays
The holidays are a perfect time to bring up conversations around inheritance, end of life, and stepping into another level of connection and intimacy, if you do it right. Otherwise, it could end in a big unresolved mess. Asking your relatives how they want their money and belongings handled when they die or if they become incapacitated might not go over well while opening presents or carving a turkey. To keep your family from feeling blindsided and to make the most of your conversation, consider these tips.
Awakened Planning: How to Talk About Estate Planning at Your Family Reunion
July is National Family Reunion Month. If you’re getting together with family this month, it’s also a perfect time to talk to your loved ones about estate planning and the legacy you want to leave behind for the next generation.