Retirement is an exciting and rewarding milestone in life. But it can also be a daunting transition. Many retirees face financial, mental, and physical challenges that they never expected. That’s why DuPont Wealth Solutions wants to help you make the most of your retirement years by telling you how to prepare for it in a healthy way.
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4 Things To Do With Old 401(k)s
As you move on to new opportunities, it’s important to not forget about your old 401(k) or 403(b). These accounts are likely a big part of your retirement savings! So, it’s important to know your options when it comes to what you can do with these accounts.
How to Help Your Parents Transition into Assisted Living
If your aging parent is exhibiting signs of dementia, or other health problems, here is how to start your long-term care search.
How to Prepare Your Child for College
If you’re lost at where to start with preparing for college, we recommend investing in some kind of college savings account, filing out the FASFA, and helping your child research schools and programs.
How To Start a Business During Retirement
Many retirees are finding that starting a business is the perfect way to stay active and engaged after leaving their full-time job. Staying afloat and being financially secure during retirement is a must for us to survive in this world. A perfect way to keep the money coming in your mature days is to start a business!
How to Minimize the Impact of Income Taxes on Your Finances
Whether you are an active or passive income earner, here are several ways that you can reduce your income taxes. When it comes to your finances, knowledge is power. Stay informed and be sure to consult with a tax advisor if you have any questions.
How to Defer and Reduce Capital Gains Taxes on Investments
There are several strategies you can use to defer, reduce, and eliminate capital gains tax on real property and other assets. 1031 Exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts, Opportunity Zone Funds, and Installment Sales are just a few options to discuss with a trusted financial advisor.
What Are My Long-Term Care Options?
Long-term care refers to a variety of services that help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people who cannot care for themselves for long periods. There are several different types of long-term care options available, each of which is best suited for different individuals. Here are just a few of your options.
5 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor Before a Recession
While the U.S. is not currently in a recession, it is a very likely future. Working with a trusted financial advisor is one of the best ways to get through a recession unharmed. They should be able to guide you through this tough time with minimal losses. In order for them to do so, you both need to know what your expectations and goals are. Here are 5 important questions to ask your financial advisor that will help spark conversation.
3 Things Pre-Retirees Must Know About Cryptocurrency Investments
A good retirement portfolio should have diversity in asset classes. One way to do this is by adding a small amount of cryptocurrency.