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Retirement and Adult Children Supporting family can put a crimp in your strategy. Provided by Paul Axberg Families are one of the great joys in life, and part of the love you show to your family is making sure that their basic needs are met.

Major Risks to Family Wealth Will your accumulated assets be threatened by them? Provided by Paul Axberg All too often, family wealth fails to last. One generation builds a business – or even a fortune – and it is lost in ensuing decades. Why does it happen, again and again? Often, families fall prey to serious money blunders.

The Cost of Procrastination Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial goals. Provided by Paul Axberg Some of us share a common experience. You’re driving along when a police cruiser pulls up behind you with its lights flashing. You pull over, the officer gets out, and your heart drops.

Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From? Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Provided by Paul Axberg For many people, retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here’s a quick review of the six main sources: Social Security. Social Security is the government-administered retirement income program.

Why Does the Wage Gap Between Men & Women Persist? While it has narrowed, a notable inequality remains. Provided by Paul Axberg First, what wage gap are we talking about? There is a commonly cited statistic that American women earn 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. This is true, supported by the U.S.

You Could Retire, But Should You? It might be better to wait a bit longer. Provided by Paul Axberg Some people retire at first opportunity, only to wish they had waited longer. Your financial strategy likely considers normal financial ups and downs.

COBRA Coverage How much do you know about it? Provided by Paul Axberg You likely know that if you are laid off from a big company, you will be offered COBRA health insurance benefits after your departure. That may be all you know about COBRA coverage. Here is a chance to learn much more. Many more businesses offer COBRA coverage than you may think.

Retirement Planning Weak Spots They are all too common. Provided by Paul Axberg Many households think they are planning carefully for retirement. In many cases, they are not. Weak spots in their retirement planning and saving may go unnoticed. Couples should recognize that they may face major medical expenses.