by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
A New York Times article recently revealed how even the best intentions in long-term care planning can go woefully wrong, providing a cautionary tale for those with long-term care insurance policies.David Pirron is an only child, and recognized the need to implement a...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
If one of your resolutions this year is to do a better job of planning for your retirement, part of that job includes planning for the tax bite you will incur once you retire. A recent USA TODAY article explains how you can help reduce your taxes while saving for...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
The two things we cannot avoid – death and taxes – are unfortunately the two things most of us do almost anything to avoid talking or learning about. Yet we want both to be as painless as possible. Here are some things that everyone needs to know about...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you are newly retired, chances are that you are still concerned about whether or not your nest egg will last you your entire life. A recent U.S. News Money column provides these tips for new retirees to help alleviate these concerns:1. Conduct a realistic...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
A recent report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions found that only 14 percent of Americans believe they will have saved enough money to retire comfortably.Understandably, a majority of Americans are still struggling to pay...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, pet ownership in the U.S. is now at record levels, and the trend of providing for pets in a will is growing.However, writing your pet into your will is not the right way to provide ongoing care for your furry or...
