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Additional Posts
The “Docker” Union Strike and Creative Destruction
Many of you have read about the “International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)” strike that kicked off on Monday, September 30. I am not going to give you some of my opinions on what the union is requesting, outside of the “automation” component that they are fighting against. I will touch on that at the end. But first, a quick summary.
Required Minimum Distribution Reference Guide
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IRA Beneficiary Distribution Guide and Cheat Sheet
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My Horrible Experience with a “Personal Banker”
A client of mine has been going crazy as she is the power of attorney for one of her family members, as well as a trustee of the revocable trust for that...
Webinar Recording: Social Security Ideas, How to Finance Long-Term Care, and Estate Planning
Below is a webinar that was conducted for consumers across the country on 4/23/24. https://youtu.be/dEHCZEjEYiU
Social Security Analysis: Layering Versus Bucketing
Social Security analysis is about so much more than JUST Social Security. It is also about the other income an individual receives while on Social Security....