Purchasing a vacation home may seem pretty straightforward — find a place, buy it, and start living your best vacation life. But in reality, just like owning a “regular” home, vacation homes come with many of the same considerations as homeownership of any kind.

Most parents with new and growing families assume they have plenty of time for estate planning and preparing a will, often putting the tasks off and putting their loved ones at risk for far too long. Not only can we never predict the timing of death, but there are also important special considerations that families with younger children need to take into account when preparing a will.

Whether you’re looking at health insurance, life insurance, disability, or retirement, the first step to maximizing your benefits is understanding what is available to you. Don’t let them go to waste.

With costs rising, families are looking for ways to save on necessities, not just for back to school but throughout the year. One way people do this is by taking advantage of their state’s tax-free weekend.

In this video, Episode 26 of the Discuss With Russ series, Russell speaks with Tara Faquir, Co-Founder and COO of Trustate, an estate administrative services firm that helps executors navigate the complex and stressful process of settling the estate of a loved one.

Knowing exactly what to do when a spouse or parent dies can be difficult, but mistakes and oversights can be costly or lead to serious problems down the road. This checklist will help ensure you know what to do when a death occurs.

Financial planning for your retirement is critical, and that includes having a strong credit score. Here’s how you can build and maintain a good credit score as a future or current retiree.

Disaster can strike at any time. It’s vital that you think ahead and prepare for disaster recovery before the disaster happens in order to mitigate financial risk and minimize the emotional toll devastating loss can bring.

Fear can be a great motivator—to freeze and do nothing. And when you freeze, it pays to have a professional who will guide you through the issues, whatever they might be, with rationality and experience to get you moving in the right direction.

Retirement signals the end of our wage-earning years, so the primary concern tends to be making sure you’ll be able to take care of your needs and maintain your lifestyle without running out of money, but your physical and mental health are equally important.

Untangling your finances during a divorce can be a messy process, but making mistakes during this vulnerable and emotionally draining period, particularly when it comes to money, can have long-lasting and far-reaching effects.

As your parents watch the next generation grow and develop, they might want to share some of their good fortune with your kids, their grandchildren.

Cybersecurity is something many people don’t think they need to worry about beyond the obvious email scams. Not every company has its user’s privacy and security in mind, so you need to ensure that you are taking the necessary steps to protect yourself.

Organizing your finances is never a simple one-and-done task. It requires ongoing attention and care. As your circumstances change and time passes, it’s essential to keep a close watch on your money and make financial adjustments as needed.

Reviewing your Social Security statement and estimated benefits online is fast and easy, plus it can help you with retirement planning and knowing whether the SSA has accurate information on file.

In Russell’s video “What’s Your Number?” he talks about the things you should keep in mind as you prepare for retirement. There are several factors to consider to maximize your retirement savings and ensure a secure future for yourself.

There are many things to think about as we approach a new tax season and continue to navigate this ongoing pandemic. Knowing how to improve your cash flow, contributing to your retirement, and acquiring the right assets will allow you to benefit as much as possible from your income.

If you are looking at a mountain of paperwork, you might be tempted to toss it in the trash, but doing so could cause problems down the road. Schedule some time to look at each document and sort them out.

Because your estate is continuously changing and the circumstances that affect your estate can shift over time, it is important to keep a close watch on your estate plan and make adjustments as needed. This checklist can help you cover all the bases.

The news about certain stocks being targeted by online Reddit boards is not a new story, but the methods certainly are. What the people on the boards are doing is not, for the most part, investing. They are speculating.