Breaking down the basics. Whether your 65th birthday is on the horizon or decades away, understanding the different parts of Medicare is critical, as this government-sponsored program may play a role in your future health care decisions. This is such an important topic that we recently hosted a webinar for our clients to go over … Continue reading “The A, B, C, & D of Medicare”
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
March 14th, 2019
The Importance of TOD & JTWROS Designations
TOD, JTWROS – what do these obscure acronyms signify? They are shorthand for transfer on death and joint tenancy with right of survivorship – two designations that permit automatic transfer of bank or investment accounts from a deceased spouse to a surviving spouse. This automatic transfer of assets reflects a legal tenet called the right … Continue reading “The Importance of TOD & JTWROS Designations”
Estate Planning Basics
Estate planning can be an uncomfortable topic for many people causing them to put it off for as long as possible. However, when people don’t put their financial affairs in order, it makes their friends and family deal with potentially complicated and stressful situations. Investing some time and money now will help families avoid stress … Continue reading “Estate Planning Basics”
Tell Your Beneficiaries about Your Accounts and Policies
As Year’s End approaches, now is a great time to review your retirement account(s) and insurance beneficiaries to ensure your heirs receive a fair share of your wealth and that your invested assets go where you want them to when you die. If you have a proper will or estate plan in place, you will … Continue reading “Tell Your Beneficiaries about Your Accounts and Policies”
