Family Life Events
Make smart financial decisions with your family’s needs in mind.
Life’s journey includes a lot of milestones for you and your family.
From getting married to welcoming children to caregiving to divorce, planning for your financial goals can help you stay grounded as things shift and change.
If you currently invest with us, be sure to update your information to include any change in address, beneficiaries, or employment.
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Getting married
Establishing a new life with someone you love is a wonderful and hopeful time. Here are a few practical things to consider when starting out.
- Long-term financial goals
Wedding expenses might still be on your mind. But it is important to keep an eye on your financial future so that you can enjoy retirement together.
Expanding your family
Welcoming a new family member through birth or adoption is a joyful event. Here are a few things to consider when it comes to the financial well-being of your new addition.
- Wills and trusts
Create or update your will and/or trusts to reflect your intentions for your growing family.
- Start saving for college
It’s never too early to save for a child’s educational future. A 529 plan offers you a tax-advantaged way to save for college tuition and education-related expenses.
Caring for a loved one
We understand that caring for a loved one involves emotional time and energy as well as financial commitment. While you focus on your loved one, we can help you stay on track for retirement and other financial goals.
- See if you're on track
Quickly get an estimate of how prepared you and your household are for retirement with our Retirement Income Calculator.
- Consider your estate
Make your wishes clear and establish financial provisions for your family.
Going through a divorce
Ending a marriage can be a complicated and emotional time. Here are few things to consider when it comes to protecting your financial future.
Planning
Compile all financial paperwork, including wills, trusts, financial statements, and brokerage statements. Then consider having a financial planner involved with making legal settlement decisions.
Tax implications
Consult with a tax advisor to determine the best course of action regarding retirement and brokerage accounts.
Social Security
Review the rules regarding Social Security benefits. Those aged 62 or older might be eligible for a larger social security benefit based on their former spouse’s earning history.
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