If you are part of an unmarried couple—two people sharing a home and a life without a marriage certificate—you are part of a significant national trend. Recent data shows the marriage rate in the United States continues to decline while the number of cohabiting...
The old adage reminds us that “those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” This sentiment is undeniably true in the arena of retirement planning. It helps explain a dismal statistic often cited by Rajiv Nagaich: while 90 percent of seniors hope to age in place, only about...
Hardly a week goes by without a news story concerning the abuse of a vulnerable senior. Whether living alone or in a group setting, these vulnerable elders, often lonely, confused, and frail, are easy prey for those who would take advantage of their situation. Figures...
Each week at the Blog, we analyze a high volume of articles regarding the future of your legacy. Mastering your estate plan is a foundational pillar of LifePlanning, the holistic planning approach pioneered by Rajiv Nagaich to ensure total retirement preparedness....
Have you ever noticed how, when the topic of Medicare and Medicaid come up, many of your friends seem to get a blank expression on their faces? Despite the fact that tens of millions of Americans are directly affected by these two legacy programs, the level of...
The vital role of family caregivers is often described as the backbone of our nation’s long-term care capacity. However, as the number of people providing this support rises dramatically, these individuals are facing unprecedented financial, emotional, and physical...
