Recent Articles in Long-Term Planning

The Keys to Balancing Work and Your Personal Life
May 1, 2010

Spend less, work less, plan ahead
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Should Your Pension Affect How You Invest Your Own Money?
Feb 5, 2010
Q: I am 60, will receive a state pension when I retire that covers all my basic expenses...my portfolio is 50% bonds and 50% stocks. Because of my pension, does the regular 50-50 wisdom apply to me, or should I have less than 50% in bonds/fixed income?
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Most People Will Inherit Money or Should Plan Their Own Estate
Aug 18, 2009
Are you prepared?
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Prenuptial Agreements: Planning for Divorce Financially Before Getting Married
Aug 10, 2009
Should couples have one of these legal agreements?
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Worried About Parents' Retirement Funds
Jul 22, 2009
Q: I am writing to ask for some advice for my parents. They are retired, in their 70s, in good health but their living expenses outpace their income...I am very concerned about their future.
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Estate Planning for Regular Folks
May 26, 2009
Estate planning, which doesn't have to be costly or complicated, isn't just for the affluent...
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Considering Structured Settlements With Injury Suit Proceeds
Dec 18, 2008

Q: Our daughter who is now in college is soon to receive the proceeds from a lawsuit settlement. She was injured in an accident. I’ve heard of a structured settlement that we could receive instead of a lump sum which we would be responsible for managing. Which is the better option?
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