With the responsibilities and commitments of everyday life, many people put off estate planning. In fact, AARP recently reported that approximately 60% of Americans do not have a will. While all adults need to prepare for end-of-life matters, estate planning is even...
As a renter, you do not have the same stability in your housing as someone who owns their home. You are at the mercy of the landlord, who could decide at any time to make changes to your lease. There is also the potential for you to get wrapped up in a foreclosure...
Creating your estate plan is just one step in the management of your estate. Unfortunately, you still need frequent updates and reviews to ensure maximum efficiency. Before all else, you must understand when it is time to launch a review. Fortunately, you can utilize...
Depending on where you live, Wisconsin is not exactly the most walkable state in which to live. You rely on your vehicle to get to and from work, to take your children to and from school, and to run errands that are integral to your survival. Understandably, then, the...
If you choose to put your assets into a trust to pass down to your loved ones in the future, you have to appoint someone to take charge. This person is your trustee. Since your trustee is in charge of your legacy, you need to ensure that you have the best possible...
Wisconsin’s repossession law is very beneficial for the consumer. If a person buys a vehicle and stops making payments, the contact with the lender allows it to take that vehicle back. Because this is part of the contract agreement, the law is on the lender’s side as...
A growing number of consumers are looking online to shop for used cars. While the online marketplace offers both convenience and competitive pricing, it may increase the likelihood that car buyers will not get what they bargained for. If you are shopping for a used...
There is often a great deal of confusion between Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is what all American seniors receive from the government as health insurance once they hit a certain age. On the other hand, Medicaid is income-dependent. It is possible to have too much...
When you find out about an error on your credit report, you may feel unmotivated to do anything about it, especially because it is not your fault. However, not doing anything about it can only worsen the problem. With an error consistently on your report, you may...
If you are in charge of a loved one's estate, or in the middle of setting up an estate plan and want to understand how your decisions will affect your assets and your family members in the future, it is crucial to pore over different aspects of the estate planning...
