Claiming Wisely: Social Security & Income Planning
I recently met with a couple who, like many nearing retirement, assumed the best approach was to start Social Security as soon as they were eligible. Their logic was simple: “We’ve paid into the system all these years. Let’s start getting something back.” It’s a common mindset. But when we took a step back and…
Read MoreEstate Planning Basics
You’ve just finished paying a few thousand dollars to an estate lawyer to draw up a will or trust. You’ve named executors and trustees and appointed a financial power of attorney. You’ve even drafted a living will and advanced directive and chosen your medical agent. You’re all finished with estate planning, right? Not so fast.…
Read MoreGuaranteed Income for Life!
“You don’t retire based on your assets. You retire based on your income.” If you recognize this phrase, you have likely had a conversation about purchasing an annuity. The logic is sound. You are retiring; therefore, you are losing your earned income. You are losing your earned income; therefore, you need to create your own…
Read MoreCaring for Aging Family Members
Do you have a plan in place for aging? In this video, the first of a three-part series, Brian Cochran joins care manager Susan Stuart to discuss the importance of getting your affairs in order, how to choose a care team, and how to minimize uncertainty around life’s greatest inevitability.
Read MorePreparing Executors and Trustees
Who will be responsible for your money after you die? Is there a plan for ensuring your family is cared for? In this video, Brian Cochran meets with estate attorney Curtis Vernon to discuss the process of naming an executor, simplifying your resources, and deciding who should handle the details of your estate.
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