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The Future of Business is Changing
Read more from our writers on how we think our future business world and what you can do to prepare for the change.
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Best Ways to Produce Passive Income for Retirement
Instead of working for your money, make your money work for you – passive income should be everyone’s goal. For most of us, we spend several decades working to earn a living and spending most of what we bring home. But if we are able to put some of that income aside, we can start making that money work for us by growing and eventually producing its own income stream that we can enjoy without having to put in the hours at work.
The Benefits of Starting Estate Planning Early in Life
Planning an estate is a great way to provide for family or loved ones. Without planning an estate, loved ones will receive less money than they could be entitled to. This will also ensure that your loved ones are looked after once you are gone. Below are some benefits to planning your estate early.
What Is the Difference Between Legacy Planning and Estate Planning?
Estate planning and legacy planning. Maybe you’ve heard these terms used in financial settings, often interchangeably. Many people think of “legacy planning” as a softer name for “estate planning.” But the two actually mean different things.
Will Writing Checklist
Planning is important when writing a will, especially when having a family. It is a common practice to start thinking about a will when also starting a family. While this is popular, it is best practice to start planning out a will as soon as possible.
Having Trouble Hiring and Keeping Employees? Here’s How a Retirement Plan Management Specialist Can Help
In June of 2020, while the COVID-19 Pandemic was in full swing, unemployment in America jumped to 11.1%. That’s not surprising. Millions of Americans were laid off or furloughed as businesses across the country—and around the world—closed or moved to limited staffing and limited hours.
Alternatives to a 401k
One of the most important things to think about when it comes to retirement is whether or not retirement is a financially viable option for you. This means that over the course of your working life, you should be investing in some kind of retirement plan. Traditionally, this would be a 401(k), but the options are endless! Here are just a few:
How to Make Sure Your Assets Are Distributed According to Your Wishes
A COMMON problem facing many families after the death of a loved one is the disposal of the estate and ensuring the wishes of the deceased are honored.
The Pros and Cons of 401(k)s
If you’ve worked for a medium or large company, chances are good you’ve heard of or have a 401(k) plan. It’s the most popular retirement savings plan in the U.S. A 401(k) plan is a retirement savings plan sponsored by one’s employer. It allows employees to set aside a percentage of their income to save for retirement, usually through direct deposit.
Real Estate Investments as Alternative Retirement Income
No matter how well you think you’ve prepared for retirement, you’ll likely always wonder if there’s more you could do. As it turns out, there is-- investing in real estate can be a great way to continue to make money in retirement and keep yourself busy! However, investing in real estate can also be risky business with a lot of pros and cons.
2021 Housing Market Predictions
We are officially halfway through 2021 and so far, houses have been selling like crazy. Interest rates have been historically low all year, and COVID-19 has had many homeowners on the hunt for new houses with more space to accommodate their work-from-home and online schooling situations. This has kept real estate prices high and given those selling houses the upper hand in the housing market, since people seem to be willing to pay much more than they were last year to acquire more space.
What Could President Biden’s Proposed Changes to 401(k) Plans Mean for You?
The 401(k) plan was introduced in 1978, and since then has become one of, if not the, most popular retirement plan in the US. 401(k) retirement plans are offered by employers, and give employees the opportunity to save for retirement while they earn. 401(k)s also offer a tax break on employee income—income set aside in a 401(k) is not taxed until it is withdrawn years later. Some employers will match a percentage of an employee’s contribution incentivizing the use of these plans.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Becoming a Legal Guardian
Ideally, we all hope to live a long life in which we are able to provide for and take care of ourselves. Unfortunately, though, that is not always a possibility for everyone. When this is the case, a legal guardianship may be necessary to care for the elderly or disabled.
Why You Should Consult with a Financial Planner for Retirement Planning
Strategies to Protect and Grow your Wealth
The definition of wealth is an abundance of valuable possessions or money. While being rich means that you have a lot of money, being wealthy means you do not have to worry about money. Being wealthy is measured by how much money you accumulate and save.
Best Ways to Market Yourself as a REALTOR®
BEING A successful REALTOR® means running your own business – and that means marketing.
Trust Fund 101
What You Need to Know About Investing for Retirement with Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been around for over a decade, and despite some people’s uncertainty about it, it’s gaining traction. Even in the retirement investing world. That’s right, you can invest in your retirement with cryptocurrency. The options are currently limited, but will potentially open up in the future.
Navigating PPP Loans for Small Business
NEW rules for the next round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program should be helpful for smaller businesses.
The previous two rounds have been easier for larger businesses to access but new relaxed guidelines will help smaller entities – even those that may have had a successful earlier round.
Why You Should Avoid Online Will Writing Services
You should be the number one priority to whoever is writing your will and they should have experience in doing so and no matter how much we love the internet, it doesn’t quite have your best interests at heart.
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