The Open Enrollment period is coming up and if you are near or at retirement age, you may be thinking about your options. Healthcare costs are a huge source of stress on retirees, so it’s important to know your options. What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time period when you are able…

As you get older, it is important to start thinking about your will. This document will dictate how your estate is distributed after you die. While there are many things to consider when writing a will, there are also some things that you should avoid. In this article, we will…

Did you know that the tax code is updated every year? In 2022, there are several changes that taxpayers need to be aware of. For example, the deadline for filing taxes has been extended to October 15th due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and there are new deductions and credits…

Living with a disability is hard in countless ways. Often, those who are disabled face economic insecurity due to an inability to work and expensive medical bills. There are financial assistance options available, though. Use this guide to know your options. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Most commonly known as SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Emotional spending is the act of spending money on things that you don’t necessarily need, because the items or act of spending makes you feel good. Sometimes, we emotionally spend because something stressful is going on in our lives, like job difficulties, a divorce, etc. Other times, it’s used a…

A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is a financial firm that provides their clients with best-in-class financial advice. They are advisors who have a fiduciary duty to act in their client’s financial best interests and can help parse through a client’s individual situation to determine the best course of action. What Is an RIA? An…

When money is tight, it can be tempting to want to pull out money from retirement accounts. When retirement seems far away and you need the money now, withdrawing from your accounts early may seem like the right decision. But, there are penalties that you need to know about early…

Prioritizing saving overspending will help you get the retirement you’re after. But, what if you’re already in debt and are now planning out your retirement? Here are some steps to help get out of debt before retirement. Create a budget ‘Budget’ doesn’t have to be a four-letter word. It’s one of the best…

An inherited RIA requires you to take annual distributions no matter your age, but there are different rules depending on your relationship to the late account holder and how old they were when they passed. We break down some of your options. Your options when you inherit an IRA from your spouse There are several options for you if you…