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21st Jan, 2020

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By Teresa Greenhill

Moving into retirement can be a complicated financial time for anyone, but veterans have more considerations than your average civilian. Everything from medical costs to what kind of retirement accounts you may have can be slightly more complicated. Veterans deserve to have a solid understanding of their own financial situation. With the right knowledge, they can take control of their finances and live the peaceful retirement they’ve earned.

Estate Planning Options Under The SECURE Act

21st Jan, 2020

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Estate Planning Options Under The SECURE Act

From: www.fa-mag.com

With the SECURE Act now signed into law, it is critical to understand how it changes how we approach estate planning. Specifically, the SECURE Act replaces the “stretch” IRA from inherited retirement accounts, which allowed beneficiaries who inherited retirement accounts to choose to take distributions over their life expectancy. Under the SECURE Act, retirement assets must be distributed out of the…

IRS Announces Higher Estate And Gift Tax Limits For 2020

19th Jan, 2020

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IRS Announces Higher Estate And Gift Tax Limits For 2020

From: www.forbes.com

The Internal Revenue Service announced today the official estate and gift tax limits for 2020: The estate and gift tax exemption is $11.58 million per individual, up from $11.4 million in 2019. That means an individual can leave $11.58 million to heirs and pay no federal estate or gift tax, while a married couple will be able to…

Readers Offer Their Advice on Talking to Aging Parents About Estate Plans

17th Jan, 2020

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Readers Offer Their Advice on Talking to Aging Parents About Estate Plans

From: wsj.com

Many have useful tips for gentle persuasion while others spell out a more direct approach


Want to talk about plans for when you die?

(Silence)

I guess not.

That exchange, unfortunately, describes how many adult children and their parents approach—or, rather, fail to approach—the subject of estate planning. Few families, of course, enjoy talking about money. Introduce the idea…

After The SECURE Act: 6 Rules You Need To Know About Mandatory Distributions From IRAs And 401(k)s

17th Jan, 2020

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After The SECURE Act: 6 Rules You Need To Know About Mandatory Distributions From IRAs And 401(k)s

From: www.forbes.com

Retirement planning is about more than just saving money – it’s about generating an income plan for spending money. You can break saving for retirement into three main goals: automate savings as much as possible during working years; invest in long-term growth investments with low fees; and stay engaged and employed…

16th Jan, 2020

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Ideas for Safeguarding Your Wealth in 2020

From: REAP, LLC. | Retirement & Estate Advisors & Professionals

You’ve worked hard to earn what’s yours. Thoughtful decisions and smart planning have helped you find financial stability, and now it’s time to go the extra mile to ensure your assets will stay secure for years to come.

You probably already have a good start, but make sure you’re keeping these five steps in mind if you…

Money Conversation with Your Kids 

16th Jan, 2020

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Planning for retirement sometimes is filled with numerous preparations.  One step at a time you put your life and your finances in order so that the remainder of your years are spent enjoying the lifestyle and security you have worked so hard to achieve.

Preparing for retirement includes steps to prepare your children for the decisions you have made. Sitting down with them and laying out your plans is an important step in the…

How to Recognize and Prevent Elder Financial Abuse 

16th Jan, 2020

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Financial abuse can be a complicated subject, but at its most basic level it involves taking advantage of an older adult through manipulation or intimidation to steal their money or property.

What are the risk factors for financial abuse?

Elderly adults are some of the most vulnerable to financial abuse. Some of the biggest risk factors for older adults include:

• Isolation
Isolation can cause extreme loneliness in seniors, leaving them desperate for any sort of social connection….

SECURE Act: How It Will Affect You and the Beneficiaries of Your Retirement Accounts

15th Jan, 2020

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SECURE Act: How It Will Affect You and the Beneficiaries of Your Retirement Accounts

From: REAP, LLC. | Retirement & Estate Advisors & Professionals

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act, which is effective January 1, 2020. The Act is the most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades. The SECURE Act has several positive changes: It increases the…