Social Security Guide

Americans are worried about this volatile market and if the future they’ve been working toward is safe. Here’s what it means for your retirement and what we’re doing about it.

The FBI found that senior citizens lost almost $1 billion due to scams in 2020. The average loss per victim over age 65 was $9,175—but nearly 2,000 American seniors lost $100,000 or more. Here’s what to do if identity theft happens to you.

Reviewed by Pete Benson, Co-founder of Beacon. Do you have a plan for your retirement? If you do, are you totally confident in your retirement plan? If your answer is “no,” you’re not alone. Unfortunately, only 36% of non-retired adults describe their retirement as...

Estate planning is the most important thing you can do to make sure everything you own is handled exactly how you want after you pass. But what is an estate exactly, and what does your estate encompass? Let’s break down the details.

A gun trust is used to transfer gun ownership after death. Setting up a gun trust should keep the gun out of a lengthy probate process when someone dies. If you’re a gun owner, the last thing you want is for the court to decide who gets your family firearms.

Did you know there are different tax buckets your retirement investments can go into? The buckets you choose will have big implications both now and later. And when it comes to retirement tax planning, diversification is key.

A prepaid funeral plan is typically paid for in monthly installments over the course of several years. That money is paid directly to the funeral home, which brings up several things you’ll want to consider before signing up for a prepaid funeral plan.

Although it’s difficult to think about, preplanning your funeral will help ensure your wishes are honored.

Social Security benefits are poised to get the largest annual increase in decades. Here’s what beneficiaries can expect when those checks start this month.