Divorce can be an extremely devastating experience, both emotionally and financially. According to some researchers, divorced spouses would, on average, require a 30 percent rise in their income to retain the same standard of living that they had before the divorce. Upon finalizing your divorce, it is recommended that you follow through on important actions […]

The life expectancy of disabled adults has been steadily increasing to the point where it has served to complicate the issue of retirement planning for their aging parents. A special-needs child brings another aspect to retirement planning. Parents have to pay attention to significant details, including the beneficiaries they assign to their 401(k) at work, […]

The process of estate planning consists of a review and analysis of your retirement accounts, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs or merely your employer’s 401(k) retirement account. It is imperative that you consider all available options because the account you choose can make a difference in subsequent years. For example, it is important to determine […]

Asset protection planning consists of the process of placing your assets in such a way as to remove or decrease exposure to unforeseen liabilities or unexpected events. It is best to engage in such planning prior to the time at which a claim, lawsuit or judgment arises. People often begin to address the issue of […]

While creating their estate plan, many people fail to update their beneficiary designations on financial products, including bank accounts, 401(k)s, and life insurance policies. Brian Madgett, a vice president at New York Life who heads the advanced planning group, states that for the majority of people, the beneficiary designation comprises their estate plan. Several Americans […]