Posts by Tim Stringer
Navigating Healthcare Insurance Options During Early Retirement
While there can be many perks to retiring early, most would not consider the health insurance landscape among the benefits. It can be both confusing and expensive to secure proper health insurance during this ‘gap period’ – after traditional employer-sponsored coverage ends but before Medicare begins at age 65. Further, many do not consider the…
Read MoreFinancial Planning in Higher Interest Rate Environments
Over the last several years, interest rates have risen dramatically affecting both short and long-term rates. In recent months, the Federal Reserve has indicated their plan to reduce interest rates several times in 2024 and 2025, rather than continue the interest rate hikes of the last several years. Some people have forecast that this will…
Read MoreCaring for Aging Parents – How to Financially Prepare
It is increasingly common for middle-aged individuals to provide some level of care for their aging parents. Whether a gradual or sudden decline in health, this can leave both the parent and the adult child unprepared for this new stage of life. Every situation will come with its own challenges, but certain financial steps can…
Read MoreEstate Planning: Organizing Your Estate Through Account Titling and Beneficiary Designations
Very often, clients will complete their estate planning documents with an attorney and find themselves asking, “What now?” They will have an impressively large stack of legal documents but no clear understanding of how these should be applied to their financial assets. This article aims to address the next step in the estate plan: the…
Read MoreA Year-End Guide to Employer Benefit Elections
With year-end approaching, many will soon find themselves navigating the open enrollment window for employer-provided benefits. This often comes with a host of available options. Some choices can seem straightforward, while others can prove more difficult. Most commonly, we understand the broad choices to be made – Yes, I should enroll in a health insurance…
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