Very few people could “save” enough for retirement with today’s long life expectancies and earlier retirements. If you just “save” – yet do not have growth that exceeds both income taxes and inflation, you are more likely to run out of money.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi
While it can be difficult to confront your own demise, setting up an estate plan is important to ensure that your wishes are followed and your loved ones taken care of after your death. Your estate plan puts your last wishes, hopes, desires and choices down on paper, in black and white, for all to see. The words on the paper speak for you when you cannot.
After divorce, formerly married parties often have continuing rights and obligations between each other under their Final Judgment and Decree. These can include turning over marital property, payment of marital debts, support obligations, and custody and visitation matters. These matters are sometimes known as “domestic relations” issues.
Time is money—literally. For a recent graduate, time might also seem like an abundant resource, with many thinking they have plenty of time to save for their future – later. The traps of bad credit and debt snare many unsuspecting young adults and cling to their financial history for years. Here are some financial tips to help those starting out in their independent adult lives whether graduating from high school or college:
As a celebration of this joyous Easter season, and the blessings God has given me in my lifetime, I would like to share some of my favorite words of financial wisdom from the Bible:
If a man dies and leaves his estate in an uncertain condition, the lawyers become his heirs. Edgar Watson
Who owns your domain?
By Stephen Brust
Why should I know who the registrar of my domain is, and why do I keep getting renewal notices from different companies?
I want to address some issues regarding domain name registration. I have been building websites since 2000 and am still concerned that clients don’t know who owns or who the registrar is for their domain name.
Hold-on – maybe I should back up for a moment and explain what a domain name actually is.
Important parts of your will
By David Walker, Attorney at Law
I’ve had the opportunity over years of law practice to read a lot of wills that people bring in for probate. It is sometimes surprising what clauses people include in their wills or leave out.
Nobody relishes the task of making out a will. Squarely addressing the prospect of your own mortality can be upsetting. Sitting down to prepare a Last Will and Testament is not at the top of anyone’s “this is a fun thing to do” list.
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