Still Working at Age 70?

There are many advantages to working past age 70, one of which is delaying monthly Social Security distributions so you can receive the highest monthly benefit provided for the amount…

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Housing in Retirement

The housing market continues to experience mixed results, depending on the area of the country and demographics. For example, while the home ownership rate for seniors is 80 percent, about…

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Financial Planning Tips

Amending Irrevocable Trust Conditions in an irrevocable trust, including the appointed trustee (the controller of the trust), cannot be changed by the settlor (the creator of the trust). However, if…

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Financial Resolutions

The beginning of the year is a great time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions and review your 2015 financial strategy. Any major life changes that occurred last year…

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Retiree Ingenuity

For many, the mind stays sharp as long as it continues to be challenged, and the trend of retirees working and living longer proves just that. Take Hugh Lyman, for…

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Financially Fit

For most of us, our actions and behaviors have consequences. When it comes to health and fitness, on both a personal and national level, some of those consequences are financial.…

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What’s Your Retirement Number?

Throughout our lives, we are identified by numbers. Social Security number. Employee ID number. Driver’s license number. How much do you make? How many children and grandchildren do you have?…

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