5 Budget Mistakes to Avoid for Retirement Planning
Whether you hope to retire early, on time or as late as you can, it’s important to consider your future budget. Here are some common planning mistakes that can ruin retirement.
How Does Disability Insurance Work?
Many people consider disability insurance for accidents, but it can also cover unexpected diseases that are disabling. Learn how to protect your income, and your family, if you become unable to work.
The Pros and Cons of Living Trusts
You can use them to avoid probate, but not everyone needs one
by Jane Bryant Quinn, AARP, Updated October 22, 2019
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En español | You have a will (I hope!), but is that enough? Would you…
Turn Around Unhealthy Thinking – and Habits – Regarding Money
DURING THE course of a lifetime, many of us pick up some unhealthy attitudes
and thinking regarding money.
These attitudes can come from our parents who may have taught us their fears
about being poor, or living through tough times.…
Types of power of attorney documents
Limited power of attorney- This only applies to specific
aspects of your life that you select. For example, you may appoint one
individual to make decisions for you regarding your business affairs, and
another individual to look after your…
Why a Power of Attorney Document is So Vital
Disability and incapacitation can strike any of us at any time. Spending a
couple of weeks "getting your affairs in order" is frequently not an
option.
Failing to do so can cause enormous financial and legal problems for you,
your…
What to Do If You Don’t Have an Emergency Fund
Four in every 10 U.S. households can't cover an unexpected expense of $400, according
to the Federal Reserve's recently released "2018 Economic Well-Being of
U.S. Households Report."
Most personal finance experts recommend having an…