One area that often sparks debates in the financial arena is pet insurance. Is it a necessary investment, or can you afford to self-insure? When I got my dog, Penny, I was torn on whether pet insurance would be right for us. Penny is my first dog and we got her when she was just 8 weeks old. I quickly found out how much of a financial commitment she was going to be once we brought her to our vet for the first time. Shots, exams, spay… It was adding up quickly.
Read MoreWe have received a number of inquiries from clients recently about Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLACs). As with most types of “financial solutions,” the attractiveness of QLACs is in the eye of the beholder. Let’s take a look under the hood!
Read MoreNormally, when someone mentions hybrids they are referring to fuel-efficient, money-saving cars. Like hybrid cars, the intention of hybrid long term care insurance policies is to provide cost-saving insurance coverage by combining both life insurance (or an annuity) with long term care coverage.
Read MoreThrough hard work and sound financial planning, some find themselves in situations in which they are contemplating intra-family financial planning. That is, identifying financial planning techniques that can be used to financially strengthen the next generation—children and grandchildren.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that pensions are an extremely important asset and making decisions regarding these plans can be daunting and stressful. This is especially true since pension decisions are irrevocable! This article addresses common questions that should be considered when making decisions about your pension.
Read MoreLong term care costs are expensive and rising every year. For many, a two or three year stay in a skilled nursing facility could cost several hundred thousand dollars and potentially wipe out a retirement nest egg. Find out the things you should know when it comes to long term care and long term care insurance.
Read MoreOn this episode of Finance In A Flash, we continue our series on Mid-Career Professionals by discussing Insurance. Chip and Nick discuss what types of insurance you should consider as a Mid-Career Professional, and what you should think about when determining how much insurance to purchase.
Read MoreIn this episode of Finance In A Flash, Nick & Chip continue the Insurance Planning Series and discuss "Annuities". They go through a general overview of annuities and discuss the three major types of annuities: Immediate Annuities, Fixed Annuities, and Variable Annuities.
Read MoreOn this episode of Finance In A Flash, we continue our insurance planning series by Discussing "Disability Insurance". Nick and Chip go over commonly asked questions and discuss the specifics of Disability Insurance policies as well.
Read MoreWe believe that life insurance serves an integral role in a family’s overall financial health. While there are many rules of thumb that attempt to give people an idea of how much coverage is necessary, we generally prefer a more strategic and quantitative approach.
Read MoreOn this episode of Finance In A Flash, we continue our Insurance Planning series by discussing Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC). If you are nearing retirement or already retired you should seriously look into this just because of the rising costs of nursing homes and skilled nursing care.
Read MoreThe idea is simple—get enough life insurance to protect your family from the potentially devastating impact of an unexpected death. While the concept is straight-forward, as with many components of financial planning, deciding on the appropriate type and coverage level of life insurance is not quite that easy.
Read MoreInsurance issues are one of the most confusing areas that people address. What would be the financial impact on your family if there were a loss of income due to a physical or mental disability? This article addresses important considerations to help you decide if you need disability insurance.
Read MoreMany financial planning objectives can be accomplished through the utilization of trusts. Here are several of the most common types of trusts and a brief overview of their purpose…
Read MoreOne of the largest financial concerns for many is the unknown, but potentially devastating cost of long term care. The financial impact of an extended need for long term care can be enormous. But what age is the right age to consider purchasing long term care insurance?
Read MoreLong term care costs are expensive and rising every year. For many, a two or three year stay in a skilled nursing facility could cost several hundred thousand dollars and potentially wipe out a retirement nest egg.
Read MoreFor many, the largest unknown during retirement and a source of much concern and worry is the potential for “extraordinary” health-related expenses
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