
HAVE YOU CALLED A FAMILY MEETING?
No? You’re not alone. Very few families ever sit down together and talk over important issues. Too bad; it’s important. It should be considered an
No? You’re not alone. Very few families ever sit down together and talk over important issues. Too bad; it’s important. It should be considered an
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® The key to pursuing longer-term financial goals, such as retirement and education funding, is to have a well-thought-out plan that assigns
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® When most people think about estate planning, they think about protecting assets from estate taxation. But, most people aren’t worried about
If you’ve changed jobs or are getting ready to retire, don’t leave your old retirement account behind. Rolling over your employer-sponsored plan—like a 401(k) or 403(b)—into an IRA or new employer’s plan keeps your money growing tax-deferred and gives you more control over your investments.
The Big Picture:
For years, baby boomers drove the housing market, and much of the economy, as they moved into their first homes, began raising families, and moved-up to larger homes finally ending-up in the “McMansions” we’re all familiar with today. The boomers are now older—they’re no longer moving up. In fact, they’re just beginning to “decumulate” and downsize.