Retirees Are Racking Up Credit Card Debt

Retirees Are Racking Up Credit Card Debt

New statistics point out an alarming financial problem. $6,876. That is the average amount of credit card debt owed by an American household headed up by an individual aged 65-69.1 If you are newly retired or close to retiring, that figure may alarm you. It is more...
Updating Your Estate Plan

Updating Your Estate Plan

When should you review it? What should you review? An estate plan has three objectives. The first goal is to preserve your accumulated wealth. The second goal is to express who will receive your assets after your death. The third goal is to state who will make medical...
Using an IRA Trust

Using an IRA Trust

Seemingly everyone has heard of an IRA, but few people know about IRA trusts. Perhaps more people should, for an IRA trust may provide a way to “stretch” IRA assets for decades to benefit multiple generations.     An IRA trust is simply a revocable living trust...
What the Happiest Retirees Have in Common

What the Happiest Retirees Have in Common

The happiest retirees have learned this lesson It’s all the rage now. You’re supposed to find, follow and live your passion. I’m one of those who shout it from the rooftops. In fact, the closing words to my TED talk about fear are, “Let the passion drive you through...