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Life Insurance in Retirement

What role can life insurance play in your retirement plan? Most of us think of life insurance as protection against financial loss should we die prematurely. But when we reach retirement and the kids are all self-sufficient, do we still need life insurance? The answer is maybe. Here are some situations where life insurance may make sense for retirees or those close to retirement. Provide a source of retirement income While life insurance is designed to protect against unexpected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget Spending Finance, College, Debt, Estate Plan, Insurance, Long-Term Care, Marriage, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Retirement

Versatile 529 Plans Can Help with More than Just College

529 plans were originally created in 1996 as a tax-advantaged way to save for college. Over the past several years, Congress has expanded the ways 529 plan funds can be used, making them a more flexible and versatile savings vehicle. College, plus other education expenses A 529 savings plan can be instrumental in building a college fund — its original purpose. Funds contributed to a 529 savings plan accumulate tax-deferred and earnings are tax-free if the funds are used to pay … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 529, Children, College, Debt, Estate Plan, Roth IRA

Debt After Death: What Happens to Debt When Someone Dies?

Losing a loved one is never easy. In addition to the emotional challenges you may face, you might also be worried about what will happen to their debts once they are gone. Generally, with limited exceptions, when a loved one dies you will not be liable for their unpaid debts. Instead, their debts are typically addressed through the settling of their estate. How are debts settled when someone dies? The process of settling a deceased person's estate is called probate. During the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Debt, Estate Plan

Would You Be Prepared for an Unplanned Early Retirement?

Most of us would prefer not to think about an unexpected (and unwelcome) early retirement, but it does happen frequently. In fact, nearly half of current retirees retired earlier than planned, and of that group, more than 60% did so due to changes at their company or a hardship, such as disability.1 For that reason, it's a good idea to take certain steps now to help prepare for the unexpected. What you can do now Save as much as possible in tax-advantaged accounts. If you're forced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget Spending Finance, Debt, Insurance, Retirement, Social Security

Financial Regrets

A 2023 survey found that about three out of four U.S. adults had a financial regret. The most common were not saving for retirement early enough, taking on too much credit card debt, and not saving enough for emergency expenses. It's probably not surprising that the weight that people placed on these and other regrets varied by generation — and regret about not saving early enough for retirement was higher for those closer to retirement age. Source: Bankrate, July 19, 2023 (categories not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: College, Credit Cards, Debt, Homeowner, Retirement

New SAVE Repayment Plan Offers Key Benefits

In July 2023, the Department of Education launched a new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan for federal student loans called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. The SAVE Plan is the most generous IDR plan to date, and like all IDR plans, it calculates a borrower's monthly payment amount based on income and family size. The SAVE Plan replaces the existing Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Plan, and all borrowers who are currently enrolled in REPAYE will be automatically transferred … [Read more...]

Filed Under: College, Debt, Govt-Legislation, IRS

Braving the Housing Market? An Assumable Mortgage Might Be the Solution

This past year, the housing market has experienced a perfect storm, with high interest rates and inflation resulting in reduced purchasing power for homebuyers. In addition, many current homeowners were reluctant to sell — and give up their lower mortgage rates — leading to lower housing inventory and higher home prices. If you have been struggling to buy a home in the current market, one possible solution is to look for a home with an assumable mortgage. If you're thinking of selling your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Debt, Mortgage, Personal Finance

Don’t Forget About Credit When Planning for Retirement

As you plan for retirement, you might not give credit a second thought, especially if your plan includes paying off your mortgage and other debts, and relying more on cash than credit. But retirement could last many years, and your need for credit doesn't necessarily disappear on your last day of work. At some point you may want to buy a second home, move to a retirement community, take out a home equity loan, or buy a vehicle; it's also possible you will face an unexpected expense. Keeping your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget Spending Finance, Credit Cards, Debt, Personal Finance

Should You Consider Tapping the Equity in Your Home?

With home values skyrocketing recently, your home may be one of your largest assets. Using home equity to help finance other financial objectives is a strategy many people consider, but before doing so be sure you understand the risks as well as the potential benefits. Home equity is the difference between how much your home is worth, based on current market conditions, minus your mortgage balance. Let's say your home is worth $450,000 in the current market and your outstanding mortgage is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Budget Spending Finance, Debt, Homeowner, Mortgage

When Two Goals Collide: Balancing College and Retirement Preparations

You've been doing the right thing financially for many years, saving for your child's education and your own retirement. Yet now, as both goals loom in the years ahead, you may wonder what else you can do to help your child (or children) receive a quality education without compromising your own retirement goals. Knowledge Is Power Start by reviewing the financial aid process and understanding how financial need is calculated. Colleges and the federal government use different formulas to … [Read more...]

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