Planning with Children from a Previous Marriage
If you have children from a previous marriage, you will want to clearly outline what they are to inherit in your Will as your current spouse could cut them off after your death.
Do-It-Yourself Financial Planning
If you intend to create your own financial plan, we suggest consulting an insurance agent, a tax adviser and an estate planning attorney in addition to establishing your savings plan.
Georgia HOPE Grant & HOPE Scholarship
The HOPE Scholarship programs were established in 1993 for Georgia residents who are seeking a higher education degree. There are several types of HOPE programs, including grants, scholarships and scholarships for non-traditional students.
Sources of Education Loans
With the average cost of a higher education increasing, families often find that they need assistance to pay for their children’s education. If a student does not qualify for scholarships or grants, the next source for funds is an education loan. Currently, over 50% of financial aid comes in the form of loans.
Making Budgets Work
Missing your target on your budget does not mean your budget won’t work. You just need to set more realistic targets.
Importance of Budgets
Every day we are surrounded by the realities of rents and mortgages, groceries, children and endless bills. A budget can help make it all work.
Funding an IRA for Children
With some simple planning, you can turn your child’s summer of mowing lawns into a well-funded retirement account
Alimony
A number of requirements must be met before divorce-related payments between spouses can be deducted by the paying party as alimony.
Understanding Your Personal Credit
Your personal credit report provides prospective lenders a history of your borrowing and payment habits.
Divorce and Retirement Plan Assets: The QDRO
A qualified domestic relations order allows retirement assets to be transferred to the other party’s retirement plan or IRA free of any current tax liability.