I would worry about interest rate risk with the long duration of your bond funds. Personally I have been using individual treasuries (6 mo -1yr terms). If rates of intermediate treasuries increase significantly I would consider extending maturities with T bond ladder. No state tax worries either
One bit of information that might help would be to see what sort of annuity you could buy with the lump sum payment and see how that compares with the proposed monthly payout
Peer relationships are incredibly important. It is probably easier for the young adult to get involved with a high achieving group at more selective school. Avoiding the slacker group that is there for the social life only.
I would let father and son figure out how to finance college. I believe they both have to have a little skin in the game. You can always have student loans paid off later if he does well and finishes.
I take a distribution every With the IRMA inflated Medicare premiums and the high cost dental/medical costs with aging this provides a nice Xmas "bonus". It's a great investment vehicle - altho at death any remaining balance is fully taxable. Another reason to use it up before you are.
I share some of your concern regarding third party contractors. However it is very difficult for any government agent to deny a service to a voter in the next election. Some checkrein is needed to be certain that legitimate and necessary procedures can continue to be provided - and at a fair reimbursement rate. I fear the medicare rates for providers are already causing many younger physicians in training to opt out of specialties with a high geriatric population
Thanks for your post. I would be interested in hearing more about your help from Vanguard with estate planning and incapacitation issues in the future.
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I would worry about interest rate risk with the long duration of your bond funds. Personally I have been using individual treasuries (6 mo -1yr terms). If rates of intermediate treasuries increase significantly I would consider extending maturities with T bond ladder. No state tax worries either
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One could consider a transfer on death deed if allowed in your state. This should keep the home out of probate
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One bit of information that might help would be to see what sort of annuity you could buy with the lump sum payment and see how that compares with the proposed monthly payout
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Peer relationships are incredibly important. It is probably easier for the young adult to get involved with a high achieving group at more selective school. Avoiding the slacker group that is there for the social life only.
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I would let father and son figure out how to finance college. I believe they both have to have a little skin in the game. You can always have student loans paid off later if he does well and finishes.
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I take a distribution every With the IRMA inflated Medicare premiums and the high cost dental/medical costs with aging this provides a nice Xmas "bonus". It's a great investment vehicle - altho at death any remaining balance is fully taxable. Another reason to use it up before you are.
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I share some of your concern regarding third party contractors. However it is very difficult for any government agent to deny a service to a voter in the next election. Some checkrein is needed to be certain that legitimate and necessary procedures can continue to be provided - and at a fair reimbursement rate. I fear the medicare rates for providers are already causing many younger physicians in training to opt out of specialties with a high geriatric population
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Thanks for your post. I would be interested in hearing more about your help from Vanguard with estate planning and incapacitation issues in the future.
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