
Has COVID Affected Baby Boomers’ Retirement Plans?
The coronavirus pandemic changed nearly every aspect of our lives, including our plans for retirement.

The coronavirus pandemic changed nearly every aspect of our lives, including our plans for retirement.

Social Security benefits serve an essential role in most Americans’ retirement plans. Yet many people — even soon-to-be retirees — know little about how the program works or how to get the most from the benefits they’ve earned.

When there is a large inheritance at stake (or even when there isn’t), it is a great idea to get everyone on the same page. A family meeting can make that happen, and it can even be enjoyable.

Women face unique challenges when planning for retirement. Making these mistakes can result in less income.

I’m a trustee selling a home in irrevocable trust for a parent who died. There are two beneficiaries who will get the sale proceeds with a stepped-up basis. I’m filing Form 1041 but do I still have to file a Form 1040 to report anything for the beneficiaries?

Women face unique challenges as they age. According to the Population Reference Bureau, a Washington-based think tank, women live about seven years more than men. Living longer means planning for a longer retirement.