Most of us like to believe that our parents will always remain the strong and vibrant individuals we remember from our childhood. It’s not easy to accept that one day we may have to take on the role of our aging parents’ caregivers. However, it is a fact of life that many of us will […]
Washington became the first state to set up a public Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance program to help offset the costs for all its residents.
The Public Long-Term Care Insurance Program
Due to the current global pandemic, numerous businesses have been seriously affected and either had to downsize by laying off employees or even close their doors permanently. This is especially true for organizations that were experiencing significant financial issues prior to the pandemic. Unfortunately, Alcoa’s Intalco Works aluminum smelter near Ferndale in Whatcom County is […]
Lost Your Job Or Laid Off? What You Need To Know About Managing Your Retirement Plan
Steve Seymour is one of those few fortunate souls who has managed to spend his life doing exactly what he enjoys. His love for the sea led him to leave sunny Southern California in his 20s and relocate to wetter Northern California in order to pursue Fisheries Biology. And in the 1980s, he became involved […]
Multop’s Featured Client: Steve Seymour – Oyster Farmer & Restaurateur
Who doesn’t look forward to their “Golden Years”? We can’t wait to be free of the shackles of work and finally relax and enjoy our life! Well, unless you are extremely wealthy and have numerous sources of income that will continue flowing even after your retirement, you need to take the time to plan carefully […]
The 3 Greatest Mistakes You Must Avoid Before Retirement
Deciding when to apply for your Social Security benefits is not as simple as it may seem. For the average retiree, Social Security consists of a large portion of his or her income so it’s important for you to take time and ideally consult a retirement planning advisor who will help you make more appropriate decisions […]
Have You Considered When To Take Your Social Security Benefits?
No matter how well you think you are prepared for the retirement milestone, you really won’t understand how much your life will change unless you experience it first hand. Nevertheless, it doesn’t hurt to listen to the advice of individuals who have been retired for some time and, of course, your trusted financial advisors who […]