3 Options to Accessing Equity in Your Home

Homeowners have used equity in their home as a cash source to fund other goals likehome improvements, consolidating debt, education expenses, medical expenses, etc.Below is an explanation of three common ways to access your equity, and how theydiffer.   Cash-Out...

Rolling 529 Funds into a Roth IRA

The fear of having money trapped in a 529 plan has been on the minds of investors for years. Although the definition of qualified education expenses has been expanded multiple times to provide flexibility on how those funds can be used, there is still the worry of...

Social Security Income Benefits

For many individuals over the age of 62, Social Security Income (SSI) Benefits can be a major component of their income stream, particularly during retirement years. Below is a summary of key points regarding this benefit. Full Retirement Age (FRA) and Impact on...

Using a Special Needs Trust in Estate Planning

Trusts come in many different forms and serve many different purposes. For families who have a special needs beneficiary, it is important to consider the use of a special needs trust within the estate plan. A special needs trust, sometimes called supplemental needs...

Insurance Considerations For Divorcing Couples

Divorce can be a stressful and traumatic time in anyone’s life. Dealing with insurance decisions is way down the list of fun things to do, but understanding insurance requirements, responsibilities and some creative planning can prove to be invaluable both pre-and...