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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples

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The number of older Americans experiencing widowhood or divorce is on the rise, prompting them to form new partnerships. The US Census Bureau reports that more than half of all older adults have only married once, opting to stay legally single in their future relationships. Cohabitating can have unforeseen and unintended consequences without a legally recognized civil […]

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Increasing Your Social Security Retirement Benefits

The Social Security fund is funded by payroll taxes paid by U.S. workers during their working years. Individuals may opt to receive Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, claiming SS benefits before the full retirement age (FRA) reduces your payment even though you will receive the benefit for a longer time. Aside […]

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