According to a survey, 71% of Americans do not have a current Will - and half of Americans age 65 or older don't have a Will that is not up-to-date.
In this episode we cover the common mistakes people make when drafting their final testaments and why Snoop Dogg isn't going to do one at all.
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Devin and John answer a question from Mitch about why the Social Security Office would not recognize his Power of Attorney statement.
Charlotte is asking about ABLE accounts - tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families.
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Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answerman, shares his approach to spending money on fun today while still being able to plan and save for tomorrow.
He likens it to a teeter-totter, and reflects on things his mother taught before she passed away.
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7 doable steps for making it easier to be organized with your retirement finances.
One of the biggest hurdles to a successful retirement is getting - and staying - organized. It’s easy for account statements, legal forms and other important documents to pile up in some hidden away desk or drawer. Before long, things are messy. Not just physically messy, but mentally messy too.
To accurately plan for an awesome retirement, you need to first clean up the mess.
Topics we cover in today's episode:
And John talks about the best way to store passwords. The answer may surprise you!
For a complete description of the seven steps and list of important documents to keep safe, visit http://www.bigpictureretirement.net/finances-organized
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