Your Year-End Financial Checklist

Your Year-End Financial Checklist

Your Year-End Financial Checklist Six aspects of your financial life to review as the year draws to a close. The end of the year can help remind us of last-minute things we need to address and long-term goals we want to accomplish. To that end, here are six aspects of...
What Is Probate and How Can You Avoid It?

What Is Probate and How Can You Avoid It?

What Is Probate and How Can You Avoid It? Probate court can handle the distribution of an estate’s assets, but there are ways you can avoid it. BRIAN O’CONNELL Probate is an important legal mechanism that dictates where, when and how a person’s...
Debunking Common Retirement Assumptions

Debunking Common Retirement Assumptions

Debunking Common Retirement Assumptions Don’t fall for these misconceptions. Financial generalizations are as old as time. Some have been around for decades, while others have only recently joined their ranks. Let’s examine a few. Retirement means I can stop...