While there are many different types of investments to put your money into over the years, one type that has made   people wealthy is real estate investment. If you feel too overwhelmed by the thought of choosing, negotiating, renovating, refinancing, renting, and then selling investment properties though, you may want to consider putting some funds [...]

Do you know what your parent’s finances look like? Many adult children who are caregivers to their aging parents find out the hard way about their parents’ finances. From unpaid bills and secret accounts to money being stolen from them and suspicious purchases, a lot can go wrong when you’re not mindful of how your [...]

You may be familiar with the different investment options for those who are looking toward their retirement. Our system has several options in place like 401ks and IRAs. These have long been sound investment strategies that have allowed people, even after retirement, to live comfortably without fear of destitution. There are tons of resources out [...]

The benefits of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) cannot be overstated. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, sit back and relax for a quick and informative overview. Individual Retirement Accounts exist because governments know that not everybody has access to a retirement account through an employer. Employer-sponsored programs like the 401(k) are tax-sheltered, and often [...]

There seems to be a general perception amongst a number of people that they can’t afford to go in assisted living themselves, or place a loved one in an assisted living facility. However, there are a number of funding options that are worth looking into, and understanding more fully, that may provide the solution that [...]

Retirees face increasingly uncertain economic prospects. Though the cost of virtually everything continues to rise, wages have remained virtually stagnant for decades. People are working harder to afford less, and seniors increasingly struggle to make ends meet. It’s no wonder that so many retirees enter their senior years with debt. When you’re living on a [...]

Planning for your financial future is essential, especially during these times of economic uncertainty. With people predicted to end up working longer, a volatile political environment and many more money worries cropping up all the time, saving and preparing for retirement is a vital part of this. There are many things going on in the [...]

Sometimes the annual vacation just isn’t enough of a stress reliever, prompting people to consider early retirement. There are many reasons to consider retiring early, and many benefits that come with doing so. Read on to find out why some people retire early, and how it has affected their lives. Who can retire early? When [...]

There are many times in life when you need to get your hands on extra cash, Whether you’re placing a down payment on a house, need to buy a new car or just want to finally take you dream vacation, borrowing money can be a daunting task. But you may not have to subject yourself [...]

A good number of people when they come to retire, find themselves in a position where they just happen to be living in what happens to be their biggest potential source of cash. You may well have made plans for your retirement and beyond, such as looking at life insurance for seniors over 70, but [...]

Financial planners refer to estate planning in the broad sense of investment strategies. This term is used by insurance professionals for providing product and advice associated with the use of diverse insurance policies for accumulating wealth and protecting it as well. CPAs are known to incorporate estate planning as an integral part of any effective [...]