8 Types of Long Term Care Facilities We are living longer lives, but this increases the need of long term care for most adults later in life. According to the Administration for Community Living, adults that are 65 now have a 70% chance of needing long term care. Of these 20% will need care [...]
Guide to 529 Plans 529 plans are tax advantaged plans used to fund education. They get their name from Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. Typically, parents or grandparents establish them for the benefit of a child, also known as a beneficiary. In this article, we will go over how 529 plans work. Types [...]
Uses of an Irrevocable Trust An irrevocable trust is a type of trust that you cannot change once it has been created. They can be expensive and complex, but they do have special estate planning provisions. In this article, we will go over 3 uses of an irrevocable trust. Qualify for Medicaid Medicaid is [...]
Should We Files Taxes Jointly or Separately? Married couples have two options for filing taxes. They can either file taxes jointly or separately. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. In this article, we will go over the differences between filing jointly or separately. Reasons to File Jointly There are a few different reasons [...]
Fixed Annuities and Retirement As retirement draws closer, having sources of guaranteed income becomes vital. A fixed annuity can prove to be a steady income stream that supplements other retirement resources. In this article, we will go over the basics of how fixed annuities work, and how you can incorporate one into your retirement [...]
7 Things to Know About Inherited IRAs Inheriting an IRA is an intersection of estate planning, financial planning, and tax planning. What is an inherited IRA? It is when you inherit an account with tax advantages after the death of the owner. You will need to move the assets from the original owner’s name [...]
