Fall Cleaning for Finances

Interview Kathleen E. Owings, financial advisor.  People often thing Spring Cleaning… Well, fall is really the perfect time for a fall cleaning… for your finances.

Some Key Points From Kathleen Owings
on Fall Cleaning for Finances:

  • Fall is a great time to clean out your home office. Many of us pile up old bank statements, credit card bills, etc., in our offices. Either shredded it yourself, or get a box together and look for a community shred event to get rid of the extra clutter and reduce any potential documents that could be used by an identity thief.
  • Be sure your beneficiaries are up-to-date on your life insurance policies and investment accounts.
  • Look at your budget and start planning for the holidays. Now is a great time to plan for your upcoming vacations to visit family and as well as plan for gift-giving for the kids and the family at large.
  • Now is a great time to either create or review your household income and expense budget to plan for the upcoming year.
  • Review your benefits that are provided through your employer to see if you want to make changes during open enrollment next year.

The right planning now sets you up for a more secure, happier future.  🙂

Kathleen E. Owings
Principal and Financial Advisor
Westbilt Financial Group
www.westbiltfinancial.com

Available for Interviews: Kathleen E. Owings.

Kathleen E. Owings was named one of the 4 Under 40 in 2018, a prestigious award given by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to only four young advisors in the country. Kathleen manages assets for individuals, families, and businesses to the highest standards of fiduciary duty.

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Beyond Wills: Other Crucial Things to Consider in Estate Planning

Available for Interviews: Glenn Matecun.

It’s More than Just Wills …

Available: Glenn R. Metecun, CELA, is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Interview Glenn to learn more about estate planning for our vulnerable seniors.

Talking Points on Other Crucial
Things to Consider in Estate Planning:

Have a Financial Power of Attorney. A Will alone is not enough, because a Will only deals with things after you are gone. You should also have a Financial Power of Attorney, Medical Directives to allow someone to carry out your medical wishes if you are incapacitated, and a HIPAA Authorization to allow your loved ones to talk to doctors, nurses and other medical professionals about your health needs.

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3 Critical Mistakes People Make in Their Estate Planning

Available for Interviews: Glenn Matecun.

Glenn R. Metecun, CELA, is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Interview Glenn to learn more about estate planning for our vulnerable seniors.

Talking Points on 3 Mistakes
People Make in Their Estate Planning
:

  1. Not updating their estate plan after a divorce. Rules are complicated and if you leave an old plan in place it can cause confusion and problems. This is particularly true for beneficiary designations on life insurance or retirement accounts. If you leave an ex-spouse on as a beneficiary after a divorce, he or she may still be entitled to your money after you’re gone.

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