by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Sep 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
As parents age, many adult children find themselves having to lend a hand with the things our parents used to be able to do for themselves. The thing is, they still want to do these things for themselves, and many may resent their inability to do so.Here are some tips...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Sep 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you are currently in your 50s, retirement is certainly on the horizon. You may have already done a good job of saving and planning for your retirement, although recent studies show that more than half of Americans are financially unprepared for retirement.Here are...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Teaching your children and grandchildren about money – which means going beyond simply telling them “money doesn’t grow on trees” – is one of the greatest legacies you can leave.A Wall Street Journal article from a few years ago provided...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
There are a number of myths surrounding retirement plans and when you are in the process of doing your estate planning, you should be able to sort truth from fiction. So here, finally, are some unvarnished truths about retirement plans:You can take money out of your...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
The federal government is in the process of updating a number of applicable rules and regulations as the result of the Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Windsor, in which the Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional,...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Many retirees – and those planning for retirement – are taking a look at reverse mortgages to supplement their retirement income. If you are 62 or older, a reverse mortgage allows you to use your home equity to receive a loan. The loan does not have to be...
