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Wealth Management and Financial Advisors
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LTC – To Buy or Not to Buy?
The decision on whether to buy long-term care insurance vs. self-insuring is a question many clients ask. If you can afford to self insure based on your planning, then the choice boils down to whether you would like to retain the risk or share the risk with an insurance company. The goal would be to…
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Hurricane Season: Home, Family, and Financial Planning Tips
While the last year of COVID-19 is still fresh on our minds, unfortunately, hurricane season is just around the corner. Being prepared early while you have the time can save you the stress of having to panic when a storm is right around the corner. As we all recall the run on several items at…
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Umbrella Insurance – Do I Need It?
You might think your home and auto insurance offer more than enough coverage, but if you’re wrong, one very bad day could wipe out your wealth. That’s what an umbrella policy is designed to prevent.
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Umbrella Liability – Do I need it?
Umbrella liability insurance is a type of liability insurance available to individuals and companies protecting them against claims above and beyond the amount covered by their primary policies. If your liability coverage isn’t enough to cover the damages of an accident or an incident on your property, a personal umbrella insurance policy kicks in when…
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Why Your Spouse May Like Your Company Retirement Plan More Than Your IRA
One important difference between IRAs and company retirement plans is spousal protection. Except for community property states (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin), spouses of IRA owners do not have any rights to the account. By contrast, many corporate retirement plans must provide spouses at least some protection. In the…