from FREEDMAN FINANCIAL | May 27, 2016

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Monday, May 30

in Observance of Memorial Day.

Enjoy your weekend and take a moment to remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.

Want to Travel When You Retire?

Of course you do, now you need to budget & plan for it!

Our clients tell us all the time how excited they are for travelling in retirement. They've been planning for it - and they can't wait to spend the money. It's a time to catch up on all the destinations they hoped to visit during their working years.

If travel is a major retirement objective, why do we read about so few people planning for it? What were they expecting; that fancy cruise to be free? Perhaps they were hoping that scratching lottery tickets might result in a financial windfall. Please!

When planning for retirement, make sure you've built your spending needs to include paying for the trips you've always dreamed of taking. After all, missing out on adventures because you planned poorly is no way to spend your life in retirement.

7 Tips to for Retirement Travel

Should You Pay for TSA Pre Screening?

Having TSA PreCheck & Global Entry means shoes and coats can stay on!

With all the news about long lines at the airport, now more than ever is the time to consider getting yourself "PreChecked". The one most commonly used by travelers is TSA PreCheck. It costs $85 for 5 years. This option is perfect for travelers who are flying within the United States. You'll skip the long lines, keep your shoes on and not even half to pull out your laptop. The other, broader option is called Global Entry. It costs $100 and it's a great option if you plan to travel internationally. Global Entry allows users to expedite the customs procedures in addition to speeding up the typical airport screening process.

Do you need it? Well, that's up to you. But wouldn't it be great to make the hassle of airport security a little easier, for as little as $17 a year!

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Shacking Up in Retirement

Things to consider if you are just going to live together in retirement.

More and more couples are opting to live together rather than get married, especially couples over 55. There are plenty of valid reasons to "stay single" including keeping your Social Security or pension benefits from a previous marriage, making sure YOUR kids & grandkids remain your sole heirs or maybe you just don't want to be tied down. However by not "tying yourself down" you still need to make some choices about your day-to-day financial and personal arrangements. Who will pay for the furnace if it breaks? Who will make choices if one of you gets sick? There is lots to think about and we'd encourage you to have those conversations before you move in together. Need help with the facilitation of this conversation? We do it all the time for our clients. Give us a call.

Tips for a Happy Love Shack!

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