Most Americans spend more time planning for vacations and holidays than planning for their retirement.1
1 Employee Benefit Research Institute, 2007
Will you outlive your retirement income? How much liability insurance should you have? Should you add stocks to your portfolio? Are your financial expectations for the coming year realistic?
Our financial newsletters are designed to provide helpful information on a wide variety of financial topics. Simply click on one of the newsletter topics below to read the article in its entirety.
June
HOT TOPIC: Social Security and Medicare in Crosshairs
An entitlement crisis has been looming on the horizon for several years. Unfortunately, according to the latest reports from the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds, a spike in unemployment has helped to hasten the arrival of these programs' insolvency.
Estate of Emergency?
To help ensure that an estate is distributed according to one's wishes, it's important to have certain legal documents in place.
Testing Your Liability Limits
This quiz tests the reader's understanding of personal liability.
April
Never Too Old—or Too Rich—to Consider Life Insurance
There are many possible reasons to consider owning life insurance, even if you have convinced yourself that it's no longer necessary in your situation.
February
Preparing Not to Inherit
Preparing for retirement will require adequate saving and investing, not just working hard to stay in the good graces of wealthy relatives.
December
Protection for a Rainy Day
For a reasonable price, umbrella liability insurance policies can help close the gap between your auto and homeowners insurance policies and a potentially devastating liability claim.
Don't Bet Your Life on These Insurance Myths
Learning about common life insurance misconceptions can help you make one of the most important decisions for those you leave behind.
November
Leaving Memories, Not a Mess
Although it is not a legal document, a letter of instructions enables you to clearly describe your preferences for a variety of issues, such as organ donations, memorial/funeral arrangements, and other details that are not specified in a will or a trust.
