Don’t Neglect the Softer Side of Your Estate Plan
October 24, 2017 -Document and share your wishes for end-of-life care, the care of your pets, the disposition of your tangible assets, and more.
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Document and share your wishes for end-of-life care, the care of your pets, the disposition of your tangible assets, and more.
Savings rate rules of thumb are better than nothing, but smart investors customize their own savings targets.
‘Estate planning’ evokes complexity and high costs. What you need to know to get it done.
These three maneuvers will tend to deliver a higher tax benefit than writing a check and deducting it, and may even improve your portfolio.
Where you go for required minimum distributions will usually have a bigger impact than when you go.
The withdrawal rate from a portfolio can make or break a retirement plan.
Carefully evaluate planning strategies that can help mitigate retirement healthcare costs
Tips on withdrawal sequencing, maximizing your deductions, and more
A combination of incremental, not revolutionary, changes can help bridge the gap.
Americans need better access to retirement plans, help with the drawdown phase.
They can be illiquid and higher risk, but they can provide diversification and additional growth opportunities, too.
Cost and quality of care can vary dramatically from region to region.
Many Americans expect to close retirement plan gaps by working longer, but the strategy comes with its own risks.
How one partner’s longer life expectancy affects withdrawal rates, asset allocation, Social Security, and more
Making better, more-informed decisions that will improve investment performance and reduce portfolio risk
When properly drafted, grantor trusts can be a powerful tool for estate planning and wealth transfer.
Implementing the right systems can help keep valuable financial records safe, accessible, and organized.
Key financial priorities for investors in the peak earnings years of their 40s and 50s.
From contributions to conversions to distributions, do not fall into these traps
