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Why You May Never Feel "Wealthy" - Understanding Money and Happiness
For many Americans, money is associated with having “peace of mind” and is often placed as a top priority in their life. While this shouldn’t necessarily be the case, the ... -
How to Assist Aging Parents With Their Finances
Next to politics, money is often the last topic that people want to discuss openly – especially when you are speaking to family. The sensitivity of this topic is often ... -
Financial Considerations For Age Gap Marriages
Deciding who to share your life with is usually based upon factors other than retirement planning. After all, most couples do not begin their relationship by considering strategies for claiming ... -
FINANCIAL MOVES TO MAKE AFTER TYING THE KNOT
Americans are expected to spend a whopping $72 billion dollars on weddings this year according to theknot.com. While marriage can be an exciting time, the realities of integrating the financial ... -
Financial Planning for the Surviving Spouse
Mourning the loss of a spouse can be one of the most difficult things for a person to experience. In fact, Psychologists Holmes & Rahe developed a scale to assess ... -
How to make the most of an inherited retirement account
As the number of defined benefit pension plans continues to fall, the value of assets in defined contribution plans like 401(k)s and IRAs continues to rise. In fact, according to ... -
Financial mistakes to avoid in divorce
Divorce can be draining both emotionally and financially for all parties involved. While no one should stay in a relationship simply because of financial matters, there are many misconceptions and misinformation regarding ... -
4 financial issues to address before tying the knot
Nearly 2.3 million couples will get married this year in the U.S. While we have all heard statistics on the alarming number of marriages that end in divorce, it may ... -
Parents should be wary of endangering retirement to support 'Emerging Adults'
Each year, an increased number of baby boomers end up financially supporting their adult children in some way - often to the detriment of their own financial goals. Recent data ... -
How to financially protect your spouse
When it comes to household finances, it is not uncommon for one spouse to take a more active role. While it is often advisable for both spouses to share equally ...
