Monthly Archives: March 2026
Estate Planning for People Who Are Too Scared to Tell Their Spouses the Whole Truth About Their Finances
If you have been married to your spouse for decades, you might think that the two of you know everything about each other. The middle-aged awkwardness, where your kids have grown up and you realize that you no longer know your spouse or yourself, is long in the past; by the time you retire,… Read More »
The Rich Can Get Richer at Age 73
Retirement sounds exhilarating when you think about how much control you will have over your time. You can get up early and watch the early birds at your bird feeder if you are so inclined, or you can sleep late without an alarm clock waking you up, if you have been blessed to have… Read More »
A Wish Is Worth a Thousand Legal Documents
During your first few meetings with an estate planning lawyer, you talk a lot about your wishes, and usually you come away from the meetings feeling inspired and optimistic about your retirement, even if your lawyer persuades you to trade your far-fetched dreams for more realistic plans. Eventually, though, it is time to start… Read More »