No matter at which stage of life it occurs, divorce is one of the most difficult circumstances to negotiate. But especially for those who are nearing or in retirement, divorce can present some particularly difficult challenges, both emotional and financial.
Many seniors have a strong desire to remain in familiar surroundings, making aging in place a popular option in many cases, as we’ve discussed previously.
One important question that all who are approaching retirement should consider is how taxes will impact their retirement income. Especially since most retirees are “spending down” their retirement nest egg, making it last as long as possible is a high priority.
Public-sector employees nationwide received an early gift from the US House and Senate just a few days before Christmas, 2024. Two policies related to Social Security benefits were repealed via the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), which was passed by both houses of Congress on December 21, 2024, and signed into law by President Biden on January 5, 2025. The bill had strong bipartisan support in both chambers, passing in the House 327–75 and in the Senate 76–20.
We’ve written previously about various ways grandparents might want to structure the financial gifts they provide for their grandchildren. Grandparents may wish to include their grandchildren in their annual gifting plans as a regular part of their estate planning; in 2024, by combining their individual gift tax exclusions, a married couple filing jointly can gift as much as $36,000 to one or more individuals.
There is research demonstrating that people who are habitually grateful for what they have also tend to be financially healthier. And that can make a big difference in the quality and satisfaction you achieve during your retirement years.
Jude Boudreaux, CFP®, Senior Financial Planner at The Planning Center, was recently featured in a ThinkAdvisor Retirement Planning article titled “Are Boomers Hoarding Wealth From Their Millennial Children?”
The fact that many of us will enjoy longer lifespans brings up some questions that our ancestors didn’t need to consider: How do I want to spend my retirement years? How much will it cost to live the way I want to live? Do I want to continue to work part-time after retirement—or even start a new career? All of these considerations are important, but there is one more that perhaps trumps them all: Will I stay in my home, or move into a retirement community?
Senior Financial Planner Jude Boudreaux, CFP®, recently appeared in a CNBC article about moving abroad as a living option for retirees. The piece highlighted the desire for lower living costs and better lifestyles among relocating retirees.
After all your years of working, saving, and paying taxes, you’re finally approaching retirement, and it’s time to ensure your benefits and income sources are in place. For many retirees, Social Security benefits make up a sizeable portion of the funds you’ll need to maintain your retirement lifestyle.
In a recent article published by InvestmentNews about phased retirement, The Planning Center highlights that phased retirement can help individuals transition smoothly into this new life
In this brief article, we’ll take a quick survey of the major types of retirement savings vehicles to provide basic familiarity, then we’ll point out the advantages of certain types for various circumstances.
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