It’s becoming more and more common for elderly parents to move back in with their adult children. Unfortunately, the cost of caring for these parents is often much more than their children expect. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to better afford these costs.
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Dealing with a death in the family is stressful. But, when it comes to handling the financial burden of the funeral and other expenses, the already sad situation can seem unbearable. Here are some helpful tips you can employ to make your financial burden easier to handle so you can focus on the process of grieving when a loved one dies.
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The right financial plan is an essential component for ensuring a comfortable and secure retirement. As you shift from a working income to a fixed income, finding ways to help minimize expenses can free up the funds needed to ensure a better quality of life during retirement. Here are just a few of the many options that may allow you to stretch your financial resources to cover your retirement expenses.
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Many people dream of a simpler life, they may even dream of a “cabin in the woods”. Of course, many would hope that this “cabin” has all the amenities including cable and Wifi. This can actually be a good way to downsize, cut expenses and still enjoy a comfortable retirement, if you can figure out how to accomplish it. If you’ve decided to retire to the mountains, there are things that you should still consider doing. Here are some of the best ways to live out your retirement in the mountains.
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If you’re looking for greater control over your retirement planning and investments, a self-directed retirement plan could be the perfect choice. These plans allow you to choose exactly where and how your money is invested, explore a wider range of investment choices, and decide which assets work best for you.
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According to a recent AARP article “21 percent of boomers say they are saving more than last year.” But retiring is still one of the biggest steps that anyone will take in their life. No matter how old you are, you need to start planning for life after work. To do this, you need to have a solid strategy to enjoy your golden years.Â
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Planning your retirement could easily be one of the most joyous moments in one’s life – knowing you’re still vital enough to live for the next couple of decades and earning your freedom to do nothing all day long truly is amazing! However, retirement isn’t as simple as it may seem in the beginning and you need to think it through thoroughly before you embark on this journey.Â
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When a loved one has passed away, often the last thing you are thinking about is choosing a funeral home. Most people do not take the time to properly select a good funeral home, however, if you take the time to choose carefully, you can save hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars on funeral costs. Along with saving money, you will also be able to find a funeral home that can meet all of your needs, leaving you and your family satisfied with the decision.
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As you get older and reach your golden years, there are several things you need to get in order before retirement. You likely met with a financial planner many years ago who advised you to begin saving and investing to build up a financial cushion to carry you through your later years. But there’s a difference between planning for retirement and making preparations for retirement. Now that retirement is just around the corner, it’s time to make some decisions and begin making changes to your lifestyle. Here are five things to do before taking the plunge into retirement.
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The two primary purposes of Retirement Investments are: Provide Enough Income to support an acceptable quality of life & Outlast You. Thus the key is to find the proper mix of investments that will meet these two primary objectives.
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Recently I was reading an article on Trulia entitled, 8 Reasons Why You Should Buy A 1,000-Square-Foot House and it reminded me of many of the reasons why my wife Lisa and I decided to downsize even though we weren’t ready to retire yet. We were living in a 3,200 sq. ft. house on 3 acres in the countryside near Richmond, VA. The house was beautiful, we had spent years getting it just like we wanted it. We bought it when our two children were small and the house was only 1,200 sq. ft. Then we added an addition on that included a Master Suite, Living Room, Two Car Garage, and large home office. As the children grew we gradually added four raised bed gardens surrounded by a chicken run and chicken coop. We had every tool imaginable in our two garden sheds, and two double carports.
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One of the perks of growing older is more tax breaks, especially after the ages of 50 and 65. By making the most of available tax deductions for seniors and retirees, you can drastically reduce your income taxes and boost your retirement savings.
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