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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, upward of 40% of people aged 55 and older are continuing to work past the normal retirement age. There are a number of reasons why people are choosing to stay employed, with one of the biggest being a lack of retirement funds, but some are also using work… Read More »
A lot of retirees like to work part-time after retirement. It’s a great way to stay active, mentally, physically, and within the community. Plus, it brings in supplemental income a lot of retirees use for discretionary spending, rather that dipping into retirement or investment accounts. For some, working in retirement years is necessary — especially… Read More »
When a couple who has been married for several years decides to end their marriage, their reasons are usually complex. It may be that after decades together, they have grown apart or because of something as devastating as an affair. While divorce can be one of the most financially and emotionally devastating experiences a person… Read More »
When you feel well-prepared for retirement getting ready to stop work can be an exciting time. For those who have some catching up to do, the idea of not being employed may be more concerning. In a perfect world, people entering their 50’s and 60’s will have dutifully saved what they need to retire comfortably…. Read More »
When someone dies, their survivors are often left to cope with the pain of their loss, plan for final arrangements, and then try to manage their estate. If there is a will (or even absent one), a named personal representative must oversee the distribution of the estate through the probate process. Probate, like all legal… Read More »
Preparing an estate plan can be a multi-step process which, depending on its complexity, can take days, weeks, or even months to complete. After everything is drafted, signed, executed, and in place, many people will file their estate plan away and consider their decisions settled and the matter closed. As time passes however, there may… Read More »
Michigan Power of Attorney for Finances The term power of attorney can be used to describe various legal documents which grant another person authority to act on your behalf. Depending on how a power of attorney is constructed it might be effective immediately or at some point in the future. When a power of attorney only… Read More »
Throughout your life, it’s likely that you will accumulate different assets which range in value. Some, such as your residence, car or personal possessions, will be evident while others like investment accounts or retirement funds may be less visible. While it may seem like you have plenty of time to plan for your estate, without… Read More »
According to a 2015 study by the Pew Research Center, the divorce rate for individuals age 50 and older or gray divorce has approximately doubled over the last twenty-five years. For couples who had have spent most of their adult lives planning to share their home, finances and future divorce can have significant financial implications…. Read More »
Grandparents are often there for their grandchildren’s special events, holidays, and may even serve as regular caregivers supporting their family. Sometimes an unexpected event such as parent’s death, incarceration, or addiction can rob children of their parents leaving grandparents to assume the parenting role. Few grandparents expect to be raising their grandchildren. Consequently, this change… Read More »