Retirement

In the U.S., due to continued limitations on research into the potential benefits of cannabis, we have little data on whether it can help with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. But in Israel, such limitations do not exist. In January, 2022, the Ministry of Health approved the use of cannabis to treat dementia and Alzheimer’s

There’s a good chance that you—or your spouse or partner—could live to age 100 if you take care of your health and have above-average income and educational attainment. Don’t believe it? You can see for yourself by estimating your life expectancy via a few online life expectancy calculators. But will you be able to pay

The FDA has approved various medications in hopes of providing anything that can truly change the course of Alzheimer’s disease. But medications have failed to do so. No medication so far stops the disease nor cures it. One consistent finding in all the research studies that precede FDA approval of any drug to treat Alzheimer’s

Who doesn’t love the sound of an early retirement? For many busy executives and business owners, slowing down and enjoying your financial success early in life becomes a primary goal. But before focusing solely on whether you can retire early financially, also consider what you plan to do after retiring early. Spoiler alert: the knee-jerk

Introduction Who you name as beneficiary is obviously fundamental to carrying out your dispositive wishes. How your legal documents (will, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, beneficiary designations) use words like “child,” “descendant,” and “issue,” is critical to assure that the people you want included are included, and those you may not wish included are not. How

“Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.” Those words of early personal development sage, Dale Carnegie, spun around in my brain, and then it hit me: This is the reason financial planning stresses people out. So much of financial planning is unknown, even unknowable. It has such a future orientation that it’s hard

With the introduction of the SECURE Act 2.0, various shifts are in motion, and one particular change will significantly affect individuals seeking to enhance their 401(k) contributions, particularly as retirement nears. Starting in January 2024, high-income taxpayers (those with earnings in excess of $145,000) wanting to make catch-up contributions to traditional retirement accounts will have

Wills and trusts, instead of designating a specific person to inherit, often name a group or class of people such as your “children,” “issue,” or your “descendants.” So, how the term used is defined could determine who might inherit from your estate when you die, or a trust that you create. There are situations where

Today is — jobs day — the first Friday — and the Labor Department reports unemployment is unchanged at 3.5 percent. As the labor market remains tight, companies may hasten to settle contracts and new graduates might not take the first job they’re offered. Last month, more workers said “take this job and shove it”

Every demographic has its own unique set of planning nuances. For Orthodox Jewish families this includes their strict observance of Jewish law such as observing the Sabbath and eating kosher food. Taking the time to understand certain nuances related to living an Orthodox Jewish lifestyle is an essential first step for developing a sensible strategy