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Six Reasons to Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
So many financial factors depend on the outcome when you downsize for retirement that enlisting a professional can be well worth the price.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Looking into Leasing Solar Panels? Think Twice
Leasing solar panels hasn’t turned into the great deal that many expected as solar companies go out of business and tax breaks and incentives get slashed.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Three Reasons Not to Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
While this financial adviser doesn’t recommend taking that route, he does see scenarios where it could make sense for you.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Soon-to-Be Retirees, Beware: Small-Caps Are Cheap for a Reason
Higher interest rates make debt more expensive for smaller companies, and that could become challenging for them if we head into slower economic times.
By Michael Joseph, CFA Published
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The Five Stages of Retirement (and How to Skip Three of Them)
Getting the first step wrong inevitably means you’ll go through stages three through five. Get step one right, and it’s a two-step process.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD Published
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Six Financial Actions to Take the Year Before Retirement
Having your income, health care and tax plans in place before you exit the day job can make it more likely that you'll have a happy retirement.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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How Does a Gray Divorce Affect Social Security Benefits?
Can you claim your ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits? The answer is yes, as long as you meet certain criteria.
By Andrew Hatherley, CDFA®, CRPC® Published
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Great Wealth Transfer: How Families Can Get on the Same Page
Communication and planning are key to ensure parents and kids are clear about the assets being transferred and how they’ll be used for future generations.
By Kelley Wolfington, CTFA Published
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Four Estate Planning Steps to Promote Peace in Blended Families
The unique dynamics involved when a family includes biological children, ex-spouses and stepchildren mean it’s even more important to communicate and plan.
By Justin Stivers, Esq. Published