Should you convert to a Roth IRA?
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION – For many people there is typically some confusion when it comes to retirement savings plans and how best...
Financial advice proves helpful for self-employed individuals planning for retirement
By Leslie Anderson, Contributing Writer
REGION - Operating a successful business reflects long-held goals for many people. Working for oneself provides a certain satisfaction of...
What happens to your debt when you die?
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - When people think about planning for their eventual demise, the focus is usually on assets. But what about...
Massachusetts seniors may be eligible for circuit breaker tax credit
By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer
BOSTON – Older residents who are struggling financially walk into the Mattapan Family Service Center at 535 River Street,...
How to avoid mistakes in estate planning
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - If you’re considering estate planning, you might be putting it off until you’re older. Keep it simple, you...
Reverse mortgages: Frozen in place
By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA
Nonprofit Charitable Managing Director
As Managing Director of the self-funded nonprofit charitable mortgage company, Helping Hands Community Partners, our...
AARP helping to make sense of money matters in March
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
With a new year and tax season upon us, a lot of us start to think about money...
Social Security announces 1.6 percent benefit increase for 2020
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration recently...
Estate planning for pets ensures your wishes are honored
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
Most people just want peace of mind―to know that the family pet will be loved and cared for after...
Properly managing student loan debt is even more important for older borrowers
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - Student loan debt is a heavy burden for people of all ages. But did you know that borrowers...
