The end of the year is always a good time for both reflection and thinking about the future. But before you set your sights on changes and plan for 2022, you still have time to make some positive changes in 2021. Consider your financial life. Would you like to look back on this year knowing you took steps to improve your finances? Here are a few financial planning steps anyone can take before the New Year.…
Read More »Are you one of the dwindling number of American workers with access to an employer pension? If so, you may have a head start on retirement planning. But you also face different decisions than those without a pension. What sort of decisions must you make, and how can you make the right ones? Here’s what you need to know. 1. Monthly Benefits or Lump Sum Most pensions offer the chance to take your accumulated savings out of the plan when you retire and get a lump sum instead.…
Read More »Are you marrying someone who has significantly more assets than you do? If so, then now is the time to take some important financial steps both on your own and as a couple. Doing so will help ensure a happier relationship and happier individuals. So, what are some of these moves to make? Here are some to consider. 1. Meet Together With a Financial Planner The most successful financial plans for couples are those which are made as a family.…
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