After eliminating the asset test in 2024, California is reversing course. The 2024–25 budget brings back limits on savings and retirement accounts for Medi-Cal eligibility, and the change could have real consequences for those who rely on this essential coverage.
Uncertainty is part of investing—and it’s also the reason long-term investors are rewarded. Market corrections can be unsettling, prompting many to question their exposure to risk. Ironically, those moments of doubt—when prices are falling and emotions are running high—are often the least favorable times to make big changes. Markets begin to price in worst-case scenarios, and decisions made in haste can derail long-term plans.
Leaving a home to your child with special needs can be an act of love and protection, but it comes with real-world responsibilities and risks. Before deciding whether to transfer title outright, whether in their name or in trust, here are a few practical things to consider beyond the legal and benefits issues:
Graduation season is a time of celebration—of hard work, accomplishments, and the exciting road ahead. Whether your graduate is heading off to college, beginning their career, or launching a new adventure, this is also an opportunity to help them start building a strong financial foundation. If you’re thinking about how to commemorate this milestone, here are a few meaningful and forward-looking gift ideas to consider:
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Did you know the average American changes jobs about 12 times during their career?* With each new opportunity often comes a new 401(k), and it’s easy for those old accounts to be forgotten or left unmanaged.