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The Sandwich Generation: Juggling Family Responsibilities

Aug 2, 2018 Paragon Financial Partners

At a time when your career is reaching a peak and you are looking ahead to your own retirement, you may find yourself in the position of having to help your children with college expenses while at the same time looking after the needs of your aging parents. Squeezed in the middle, you have joined the ranks of the "sandwich generation."

Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance

Jun 27, 2018 Paragon Financial Partners

People are living longer today, and although that is good news, the odds of requiring some sort of long-term care increases as you age. As the costs of healthcare, home care, nursing homes and assisted living continue to increase, you may wonder how it is you are going to keep up. One option that is growing in popularity is long-term care insurance (LTCI).

Supplemental Health Insurance: Medigap

Jun 19, 2018 Paragon Financial Partners

Often times Medicare does not cover your entire healthcare costs during retirement, so you may want to buy a supplemental medical insurance policy known as Medigap. Medigap is sold through private insurance companies and is designed to cover costs not paid by Medicare, helping you fill the gaps in your Medicare coverage.

What Rising Rates Could Mean for Your Money

Jun 14, 2018 Paragon Financial Partners

After years of keeping the benchmark federal funds rate at historic lows, the Federal Reserve has been raising it gradually. Near-zero rates were an emergency measure, and gradual increases reflect greater confidence in the U.S. economy. However, rising rates can affect you as a consumer and investor.

Facts About Medicare

Jun 12, 2018Jun 15, 2018 Paragon Financial Partners

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to retired individuals, regardless of their medical condition. Read on to learn some basic facts about Medicare that you should know.

Expansion of 529 Plans for 2018

May 2, 2018 Paragon Financial Partners

Under the new tax law, the definition of a 529 plan’s “qualified education expense” has been expanded to include K-12 expenses. The new tax law also allows 529 plan owners to transfer funds from a 529 plan to an ABLE plan without federal tax consequences.

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