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Highlights from an Estate Planning Seminar

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I recently attended a local estate planning seminar geared for- and marketed to- older adults. incorrect gift tax and estate tax exemptions from 2021). I took my survey with me and left the seminar shortly thereafter when the presenter started pitching various “combo packages” for legal documents. Sadly, I found some.

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Barbservations From Online RMD Webinars

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After I left New Jersey and was no longer a recognizable figure as a financial educator for Rutgers University, I attended a few free meal seminars “undercover” in my new home state of Florida. In other words, no free meal; just the seminar…and the sales pitch. Curious as I was before, I attended 4 or 5 of these online seminars.

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Annuity Myths and Facts

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Below are some key things to know about annuities from a recent seminar that I attended: Complexity- Annuities are often sold as a “simple” investment but, in reality, they can be quite complicated. Three Types- Fixed annuities are like CDs, only tax-deferred, and guarantee a certain interest rate for a specified time period.

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Planning Ahead for Widowhood: Changed Income and Expenses

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This post describes five changes in income and expenses that widowed persons can expect: Reduced Income - I heard this example at a recent seminar. Tax Considerations - Income taxes often increase for the surviving spouse, who will be filing a tax return as an individual instead of as a married couple filing jointly.

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Highlights of Recent Webinars: Second Quarter Summary

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While technically not a tax, IRMAA is a drag on payees’ bottom line. In other words, people are happy not indulging in high-cost activities that put a strain on their finances. Women’s Finances - The gap between average salaries for men and women can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars over working years. The highest U.S.

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How to Speak to an Attorney

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This post describes tips for speaking to an attorney from a seminar that I attended that was taught by two attorneys. This situation has implications for taxes and asset transfers. Often, it is when they are older, and-perhaps-wealthier and start thinking about transferring assets. What to do? death of an heir, executor, or spouse).

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Highlights From a Women’s Retirement Class

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I recently attended a seminar about financial concerns facing women in retirement. America’s 401(k) Experiment - 2023 is the 45 th anniversary of tax-deferred 401(k) retirement savings plans that workers fund with voluntary contributions from their pay. rent and car payments), variable (e.g., gas, food, and gifts), and occasional (e.g.,

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