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August 2018

4 Ways to Deal With Debt in Retirement

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 30th, 2018

Dealing with debt is nerve-racking, but debt when you’re approaching retirement can be downright scary. The conventional wisdom is that you should try to retire debt-free, but fewer and fewer people are actually doing that.

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  • Budget
  • Debt
  • Savings
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‘Too Little Too Late’: Bankruptcy Booms Among Older Americans

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 23rd, 2018

For a rapidly growing share of older Americans, traditional ideas about life in retirement are being upended by a dismal reality: bankruptcy.

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  • Bankruptcy
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Healthcare
  • Long-Term Planning
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Financial Tips for Widows

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 8th, 2018

Widows are one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the United States, with 11 million women and growing. The death of a spouse is one of the hardest things a person can go through. Along with all the emotional struggles of losing a spouse, many times it also brings major financial changes.

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  • Emotional Health
  • Widow
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Video: Saving For Your Child's School

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 2nd, 2018

 A post-secondary degree is proving more and more beneficial to earn a foothold in the workforce. There are many ways parents can tackle the daunting task of raising a child and then helping them with higher education costs. Contact a CFP® Professional TODAY for help in creating a financial plan that draws a roadmap for accomplishing all of your financial goals!

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  • 529 Plan
  • Bonds
  • College Education
  • Reward
  • Risk
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