Retirees are flocking to university towns, drawn by the intellectual life, health care, culture, and youthful vibes. They are looking to some of the nation’s most dynamic college towns for intellectual stimulation, top-shelf medical care, and new homes. According to one Oregon couple, “Why not move to Austin, Texas?”, and spend the time enjoying the “cultural […]
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Eight Commandments of Building a Strong Financial Foundation
1. Compare your monthly income versus your monthly expenses. Establishing a spending plan can help you get a hold of your financial situation. Live within your means and do not spend more than you make! 2. Pay off credit card balances each month. If you have current credit card debt, attack it each month by paying more than […]
Stretch Your Retirement Nest Egg So It Lasts as Long as You
During the month of May, Vermillion Financial Advisors work with their clients to review their retirement goals and work to make sure their retirement plans are on track. We would like to provide you, our readers, with an article to supplement your retirement planning process! Americans are living longer than ever before, with an average […]
Ten Questions When Planning for Financial Security
In February, Vermillion Financial Advisors review their clients’ financial inventories and their cash-flow management. To supplement this work, VFA has chosen to provide you, our readers, with an article on how to decide what’s important in your financial inventories. When thinking about how to protect your livelihood or build the financial resources you will need […]
What Happens to My Retirement Assets in the Event of a Divorce
A document known as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), which is a part of a divorce settlement, specifies how retirement assets are divided. A QDRO specifies the amount or portion of a plan participant’s benefits that are paid to a spouse, former spouse, child or other party. A QDRO typically governs assets within a […]