Not surprisingly, many older adults have a big share of their net worth tied up in their homes. According to U.S. census data from 2013, home equity composed 66% of the net worth of people between the ages of 65 and 69….
According to an AARP survey, nearly 90% of those over age 65 want to stay in their homes as long as possible. But in order to do this, it’s necessary to have a housing plan—and a support system—in place to ensure that they’re living safely and independently….
There appears to be a disconnect between when younger generations of Americans believe it is ideal to retire and their savings. In a recent survey by Bankrate, the youngest working Americans (millennials and Gen-xers) think the early 60s is the right time….
Any inheritance can be complicated, but inherited IRAs—with the many rules that govern their distributions—tend to be especially complex. When handled with care, however, they can offer substantial long-term advantages….