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As we begin 2021, with fingers crossed and guarded hopes, there’s one widespread question:

Inventorying Your Possessions It is helpful for insurance purposes. Provided by Paul Axberg It’s great to have insurance against damage and loss, but if you can’t show proof of your possessions, it may result in a protracted settlement process with your insurance company.1 Four Tips for Creating an Inventory.

Insurance Needs when Married with Children Considering coverage for your household. Provided by Paul Axberg A growing family, by definition, means growing financial obligations – both in the present and in the future. Raising children can increase your insurance needs and heightens the urgency for being properly prepared. Auto.

Global vs. International: What’s the Difference? Global mutual funds vs. international mutual funds. Provided by Paul Axberg For investors who are looking to diversify their portfolio with exposure to companies located outside the U.S., there exist two basic choices: a global mutual fund or an international mutual fund. By definition, international funds invest in non-U.S.

Understanding Long-Term Care The important question: Are you prepared? Provided by Paul Axberg Addressing the potential threat of long-term care expenses may be one of the biggest financial challenges for individuals who are developing a retirement strategy. The U.S.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List A way to help you prepare. Provided by Paul Axberg The baby boomers redefined everything they touched, from music to marriage to parenting and even what “old” means – 60 is the new 50! Longer, healthier living, however, can put greater stress on the sustainability of retirement assets.

What the SECURE Act Could Mean for Retirement Plans If passed, it would change some long-established retirement account rules. Provided by Paul Axberg If you follow national news, you may have heard of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. Although the SECURE Act has yet to clear the Senate, it saw broad, bipartisan support in the House of Representatives.

Protection Against Uninsured Drivers Getting in an accident with the uninsured might be costly.

401(k) Loan Repayment A longer repayment time can be an advantage. Provided by Paul Axberg The conventional wisdom about taking a loan from your 401(k) plan is often boiled down to: not unless absolutely necessary. That said, it isn’t always avoidable for everyone or in every situation.

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement Avoid these situations, if you can. Provided by Paul Axberg Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible. No Strategy. Yes, the biggest mistake is having no strategy at all.