Do You Still Need Life Insurance? Older people generally have a better understanding of life insurance than younger people.1 But even if you fully understand the costs and potential benefits of life insurance, you may wonder whether you still need it as you age and your children become self-supporting. Here are some ideas to consider. […]
You Need a Will. What About a Trust? Having a legal will is an essential step to help ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, in some cases you may also want to make provisions through a trust. Unlike a will, certain trusts might accomplish goals during your lifetime, provide greater […]
Global Static: Geopolitics and U.S. Markets When a Malaysia Airlines jet crashed over Ukraine on July 17, 2014, due to a suspected missile attack by pro-Russia separatists, the U.S. stock market dropped sharply, with the S&P 500 declining by 1.2%.1 The next day, with no new information regarding the crash, strong corporate earnings caused the […]