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How to Pay For Long-Term Care: 8 Strategies
By Tammy Ward and Ed Friderici For most, it is difficult to think about the possibility of needing long-term care. But
Key Thoughts on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
By Debra Taylor, CPA/PFS, JD, CDFA The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has made major changes to the tax code. It’s
Divorced-Spouse Benefits
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® A divorced person who was married more than ten years may be able to receive Social Security
4 Ways to Decrease RMDs
By Debra Taylor, CPA/PFS, JD, CDFA The government has become pesky about one thing—they want the tax dollars that have been
Financial Planning for the Generations
By Jeffrey Levine, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CWS®, MSA IRA or 401(k)? Know the key differences between these two popular retirement plans to
The Positive Side of Emotional Decision-Making
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Rational investors make better decisions—or so the thinking goes. However, new studies show that rational thought and
How to Make ‘Brain Gain’ Happen
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® It’s not true what they say about aging and the brain. Good thing, too. Now that you
Get Ready for 7 Serious Life Transitions Ahead
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Most baby boomers will face seven key events in their last stage of life that will color
Last Will & Testament: Add a Letter Covering These 14 Wishes
By Richard Atkinson Having a will is necessary, but there is a great deal of information the legal document does not