Entries by Greg Carrico

When Is The Right Time To Take Social Security Benefits?

April is National Social Security Month, and what better way to kick-off this important topic than with a discussion on claiming Social Security benefits? Social Security is an important part of many retiree’s income streams with the Social Security Administration estimating it to cover nearly 40% of expenses in retirement. This number will fluctuate depending […]

How To Look At Your Legacy In A New Way

We think of a legacy as a thing left behind: an estate, a valuable, a possession, a physical marking of someone who has passed. But after digging deeper into the meaning of legacy and where it comes from, we found something that got us thinking about legacy in a new way.

What Is The SECURE Act and How Does It Impact Retirees?

The “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act” or SECURE Act is now in effect. The Act was signed into law on December 20, 2019, and took effect on January 1, 2020.  The bipartisan SECURE Act was designed to make integral changes to retirement savings vehicles, including employer-sponsored plans and IRAs in the effort […]

The 6 Key Elements Of A Strong Estate Plan

Estate planning is a complex process, one that is unique to each person and situation. But while each outcome will vary, estate plans start with the same basic structure. Today, we would like to walk you through the basic documents in an estate plan, keeping in mind that yours may look different based on your financial and personal goals.