As American seniors lead longer and healthier lives, the interest in maintaining independence, comfort, and communities is growing. Often this begins with the desire to remain in one’s home as one ages, commonly referred to as aging in place. While interest in aging in place has soared, it can present numerous concerns about safety, feasibility, and accessibility. Careful planning is important because it can significantly mitigate these concerns for individuals and their families and allow for a smoother transition as needs change and increase over time. One of the primary considerations for aging in place is home safety. Falls are a common concern for older adults and for those 65 years and older, studies show that falls account for approximately 60% of all injury-related emergency room visits and over 50% of injury-related deaths. Planning, budgeting for, and implementing strategic modifications to the home to reduce the risk of accidents is paramount.
Decoding FAFSA : Understanding Its Purpose and Latest Updates
If college is on the horizon for yourself or someone you love, you have likely heard of the FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Used by the government to award federal school aid, grants, and scholarships, the FAFSA is a form that is filled out annually for the upcoming academic year to determine how much a student and his or her family are expected to be able to contribute towards their college education.
NIKE Employee Benefits: Understanding the Election of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Stock Options
Equity compensation can be as valuable, if not more so, as cash compensation over the long-term. The election of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), stock options, or a mix between the two is offered to qualifying employees every August. Let’s review some key factors that separate these two deferred compensation methods.
Giving Retirement a Boost with Unused 529 Plan Funds
With the ever-increasing costs of higher education, state-sponsored 529 plans have quickly become a popular vehicle for saving and investing for these expenses. However, a drawback of these tax-advantaged plans has been what to do with leftover funds should the beneficiary not need them. In this month’s blog post, we will discuss what options are available to those with an unused 529 plan funds, including insight into the exciting new option introduced with the passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act in 2022.
Financial Guide to the Northwest: Comparing Oregon and Washington
Northwest living offers green landscapes, mountains, beaches, and plenty of outdoor fun. Living in Oregon or Washington, two of these beautiful northwest states, bring very different financial planning considerations. This financial guide to the northwest outlines some of the important factors that impact optimizing after tax investment returns, life transitions, and saving for college.
