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Defeating the Greatest Retirement Fear

October 19, 2018

Even affluent Americans are concerned that soaring medical bills will reduce their Retirement standards of living and diminish their estates. This is the time of year when you can do something about it. Medicare Open Enrollment season runs from Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 each year. Sign up during this period for coverage that begins […]

When Converting to a Roth IRA Doesn’t Pay off

October 19, 2018

Near the end of the year is when many people consider converting traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs. Often in “Retirement Watch” and in my books, I explain when it is a good idea to convert your IRA. Since the advent of Roth IRAs, I’ve been at the forefront of determining when it makes sense to […]

How to Secure Your Digital Legacy in Your Estate Plan

October 19, 2018

Almost all of us have digital assets that should be included in our estate plans. Technology and digital assets have become major parts of most of our lives, often more than we realize. A digital asset is any account, electronic device, or portion of a website that is password-protected. That covers a lot of ground. […]

Major Transitions Are Taking Place in China

October 18, 2018

China deserves a lot of investors’ attention these days. China would be important at any time because it’s the world’s second-largest economy. However, China’s recent weakness and unique problems make it an important subject. Right now, there are major transitions taking place in China. It has too much debt, both public and private. The government […]

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It’s the Economy vs. the Fed

October 16, 2018

How long will economic growth increase in the face of the Federal Reserve’s tighter monetary policy? Economic growth has increased despite the Fed’s actions because of tax cuts, reduced regulation and other factors. Second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth exceeded 4%, shocking many economists. The Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent […]

Check Your Estimated Tax Payments, Withholding

October 16, 2018

This year, it’s especially important for retirees and near-retirees to double- and even triple-check their estimated tax payments and withholding to avoid penalties. Checking your tax prepayments before the end of the year always was important, but it became more important in recent years. I reported in our February 2017 issue that estimated tax underpayment […]

Payouts Increase for Charitable Gift Annuities

October 16, 2018

The payouts from new charitable gift annuities increased as of July 1, 2018. In a charitable gift annuity, you transfer money to a charity. In return, it promises to pay you an annuity. The payout might be for your life, the joint life of you and your spouse or a term of years, whichever you […]

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Key Elements of Your Long Term Care Insurance Plan

October 16, 2018

In Part 1 of this article, I shared my thoughts on how to create a smart and effective long-term care plan, along with 3 key components that need to be considered in your long-term care plan. This week let’s continue the discussion with 4 more critical components of your long-term care plan. Long-term care insurance. […]

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