The Vital Distinction Between a Living Will and Power of Attorney
Spring has arrived, and while your New Year’s resolutions may be long gone, the season might motivate you to get your affairs in order. It’s actually around this time of year we get numerous phone calls asking similar questions: “What’s the difference between a living will and a power of attorney?” and “Which one is right for me?” Well, there’s a big difference between the two, and before you can decide which suits you best, you need to know what sets them ... CONTINUE READING
How Low-Cost Index Funds Can Maximize Your 401(k)
Planning for retirement can be exciting — deciding where you’ll travel, what hobbies to pick up, or how to otherwise fill your time in your golden years. The hardest part is planning with the optimal financial tools. The goal is for your investments (combined with Social Security) to take care of you in retirement, not to wonder why the investments you put your hard-earned money into didn’t pan out. And as with all financial decisions, you must carefully weigh your options for growing your 401(k). This article will explore one tool specifically, the low-cost index ... CONTINUE READING
Embrace the Empty Nest
Welcome to the new phase of life every parent faces, the empty nest. It’s that bittersweet time when the last child packs up and leaves only echoes in their once bustling rooms. Suddenly, the soundtrack of your life has shifted from a lively chorus to silence. For 18 years or more, school runs, sports practices, and the ever-present hum of family life framed most of your days. Now, your home feels a tad too ... CONTINUE READING
