Problem House? Problem Solved!
What do the following have in common? You inherited a house you don’t need and/or can’t afford. You inherited…
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Is Paying Off a Low-Interest Mortgage a Good Idea?
For many, a home loan constitutes a significant portion of their household debt. As a result, some people choose to…
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Retirement Planners Do NOT Have to Put Your Interests First
by Karyn Cortez Watch out, retirement savers. In case you haven’t heard, the Trump Administration put the wheels in motion…
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Social Security Q & A
Question: I served in the military, and I’ll receive a military pension when I retire. Will that affect my Social…
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HIGHMARK – Your Partner in Good Health
You might know Highmark Inc. (and its health insurance subsidiaries and affiliates collectively) as among the ten largest health insurers…
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Estate Planning Part I: A Primer
Estate planning involves deciding how you want your assets distributed if you become unable to make your own financial decisions…
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Social Security Q&A: Benefits on Deceased Spouse’s Record
Question: When a person who has worked and paid Social Security taxes dies, are benefits payable on that person’s record?…
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Veterans: Take Note!
Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses, 65 years and older, may be entitled to a tax-free benefit called Aid and…
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Taxes, Ex-Spouse Benefits, And You
April 14 is both Ex-Spouse Day and the eve of tax day. These two observances are doubly important if you…
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Social Security Q & A – Additional Seasonal Earnings
Question: Although I stopped working a few years ago, I had additional seasonal earnings after my retirement. Will my monthly…
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