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6 Ways Assets Can Pass at Death

6 Ways Assets Can Pass at Death

When most people think about estate planning, they focus on who will receive their assets after they pass away. Just as important, however, is how those assets will transfer. Many people assume a will controls everything, but in reality, assets can pass in several...
How Do Bonds Work?

How Do Bonds Work?

Bond Investing When you buy a bond, you’re lending money to a company, municipality, or government in exchange for regular interest payments over a set period (the bond’s term). When the bond matures, you are repaid the amount you lent, known as the par value or...
Will Social Security Be There for Me?

Will Social Security Be There for Me?

Will Social Security be there for you? We think so. First, to describe the concern: On the current path, Social Security will only be able to pay out 78% of projected benefits starting in 2032. Why are we optimistic? The Baby Boomers (born 1946–64) are a huge...