Hey there! So you’ve got an old 401(k) from a previous job just sitting around, and you’re wondering what to do with it? You’re definitely not alone. With millions of Americans switching jobs each year (about 3.8 million people quit their jobs monthly in 2023!), there’s a lot of “orphaned” retirement money out there. I’ve … Read more
Have you ever stared at your bank account balance and wondered, “Am I keeping too much cash? Not enough?” You’re definitely not alone. With all the economic weirdness lately—stubbornly high inflation, swinging markets, and financial uncertainty—figuring out your cash sweet spot feels more important than ever. I’ve been obsessing over this question myself lately, and … Read more
A pension provides a reliable source of income in your retirement years, making it easier to manage your expenses and enjoy the life youve always dreamed of. For most retirees, receiving a pension wont affect the amount of your Social Security payouts. You can enjoy both. However, if your pension comes from a certain type … Read more
The rules of intestacy decide what happens to someone’s estate when they die without a will. When someone writes a will, they have the opportunity to say who they want to inherit their estate and how much each of them should get. Many people choose to leave everything to their spouse, civil partner or children, … Read more
Once you have made your will, you want to ensure a copy of your will gets to those people who will need it. After you have passed, your will will be need to be executed – meaning the instructions you outlined for distribution of assets and final instructions will need to carried out. This raises … Read more
Retirement planning can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Just when you think youve figured out the magic number for a comfortable monthly retirement income, issues like rising costs, market shifts or lifestyle changes shift the goalposts. Adding to the uncertainty right now, though, is the fact that the economic environment is in … Read more
Have you ever wondered if that inheritance your distant uncle might have left you could just disappear if you don’t claim it quickly enough? Maybe you’ve heard stories about forgotten fortunes that vanished because someone waited too long. The question “does inheritance expire?” is more common than you might think and the answer isn’t as … Read more
When you’ve worked hard to build your wealth the last thing you want is to see it vanish due to creditor claims. Many people turn to trusts as a way to protect their assets but can creditors really go after a trust? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might hope. At Fales Law Group … Read more
How much do you need to save for retirement? Its one of the most common questions people have. And no wonder. There are so many imponderables: When will you retire? How much will you spend in retirement? And for how long? Thats why we did extensive analysis to come up with age-based retirement savings factors … Read more
How much does one need to retire in Australia? There’s no mortgage, no work-related costs and fewer child costs…But then there’s greater travel, more frequent outings, and inevitable ageing costs. Thinking about retirement keeps me up at night sometimes. Will I have enough? Am I saving enough? What’s normal anyway? If you’re wondering how your … Read more
