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Stan's World - The Bucket Approach

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on February 19th, 2019

February 15, 2019

Financial planning is part art and part science. The science portion relates to the use of academic studies to construct portfolios with various levels of risk that can be used to provide retirees a certain level of income for their lifetime. The art element is equally important because we deal with individuals, and each individual has unique needs, disciplines, and tolerances.

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How Much Do You Have To Save For A Child's College Education

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on February 19th, 2019

February 15, 2019

By: John Zeltmann

While it might be logical to assume that most parents (and grandparents) would like to pay for their children’s (or grandchildren’s) college education by funding 529 plans, it’s probably even more likely that most haven’t calculated how much money they’ll need to save each year in order to do so. (The exercise is frightening, so avert your eyes if you’re an individual who scares easily.)

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Traveling With Medicare: Not As Covered As You Might Think

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on February 19th, 2019

February 15, 2019

If you’re a senior on Medicare and you get sick while traveling abroad, let us try to help you calculate your out-of-pocket expenses should you get ill. The answer: Probably every dime you’re charged will come out of your pocket.

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Who Doesn't Want To Be Covered On A Rainy Day?

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on February 19th, 2019

February 15, 2019

A client recently emailed to suggest that we remind all our clients of the importance of umbrella insurance. It was a good suggestion.

Regardless of your age, if you own any assets that you want to preserve, adding an umbrella policy helps to protect your assets. The more assets you have, the larger the umbrella policy you should obtain. (Umbrella policies often start at $1 million of coverage.)  Many experts suggest one should have enough insurance to at least cover your net worth.

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By The Numbers - February 2019

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on February 19th, 2019

Source: Direxion Funds

February 15, 2019

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Capital Gains Distributions - Wolves in Sheep's Clothing

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on January 14th, 2019

January 14, 2019

At year-end, mutual fund companies often distribute gains to shareholders in the form of capital gains distributions. Even if the fund is down for the year, shareholders may have a tax liability in their taxable accounts. These distributions are sent to investors via check, automatically deposited as cash to their brokerage account, or reinvested into the issuing mutual fund.  For those investors receiving the cash distributions, many see them as welcome arrivals - year-end bonuses, if you will.  It's not quite that simple.

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Stan's World - The Value of Giving Back

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on January 4th, 2019

December 31, 2018

Whether we’re driven by the season, the holidays, or a new year, this is often the time of year for reflection. As long-time readers of Stan’s World can attest, I’m a big fan of volunteerism. Numerous studies have validated the physical, spiritual, social and emotional benefits of volunteerism, and I’ve been a beneficiary.

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The Tax Laws Pertaining to Your Home Continue to Confuse

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on January 4th, 2019

December 31, 2018

While the last time there was a significant change to the rules when selling a home occurred in 1997, many people seem to mix the old and ‘new’ rules when trying to figure out whether the sale of their home is taxable or not. Here is a brief refresher, compliments of Tim Steffen writing in Investment News1.

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Potential Cost Savings on Medicare and Prescription Meds?

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on January 4th, 2019

December 31, 2018

If your health insurance is through Medicare, you might be paying too much for prescription medications.

Consumer Reports1 conducted a study in six cities that involved three Part D prescription drug plans. In each of the six cities, they “looked at two pharmacies and checked prices for generic versions of five common drugs.”  In Denver, “Someone filling prescriptions for the five drugs we looked at, plus paying a $16 monthly premium, could pay as little as $524 for a full year. But another person – at the same store with the same prescriptions but a different plan – would pay $1,686.”

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By The Numbers - December 2018

Submitted by S. F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. on January 4th, 2019

Source: Direxion Funds

December 31, 2018

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