More than 338,000 Americans relocated for retirement last year – a 44% increase from 2022 – and about a quarter of those retirees moved to a different state. According to the online moving-services marketplace Hire A Helper’s latest annual report, Florida is the number one destination for retirees, claiming 11% of movers across state lines. South Carolina comes in at a close second and New Jersey third, with Texas and Washington rounding out the top five. Let’s explore what’s drawing retirees to these destinations.

Timing discussions around money while clearly communicating your financial values with heirs can be tricky.

You may already be asking yourself: How will I help them understand this is more about passing on a legacy than money? What financial knowledge and decision-making skills do my heirs currently have? Will my family understand the importance of charitable giving as much as I do?

You’ve worked long and hard to build your estate. Don’t let blunders keep your wishes from being carried out and leave your family – and wealth – in the lurch. Here are a few lessons to keep in mind.

To handle payments for a disabled senior, it's not enough to put powers of attorney, medical directives or guardianship arrangements in place.

Inside this digital issue, you'll find the latest news and updates from our team, details about our 2024 events, and insightful articles. Explore how we're making a positive impact in the communities we serve, and be sure not to miss the recipe for Nutella cruffins!

Smart estate planning doesn’t just take into account what you’ll pass down to your heirs, but how you’ll do it. There are numerous ways to make the transfer, and some offer more protection than others. If one of your heirs gets divorced down the line, you don’t want to risk your wealth ending up in unintended hands.

Join all of us at Aspire Wealth Group in congratulating Jason for once again being named to the 2024 Raymond James Chairman’s Council . The Chairman's Council represents the top 100 Financial Advisors within Raymond James Financial Services!

Whether you're seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning goals. Their power is in their versatility — many types of trusts exist, each designed for a specific purpose. Although trust law is complex and establishing a trust requires the services of an experienced attorney, mastering the basics isn't hard.

For people looking to build a balanced retirement savings portfolio, a Roth IRA can serve as a great companion to an employer plan such as a 401(k). But if you earn too much money, you may not qualify to invest fully – or at all – in a Roth IRA. And no matter how much you earn, you may find that contribution limits prevent you from building as fat a fund as you’d like. Fortunately, there are “backdoor” strategies that may help you get around these limitations. Here’s what you need to know.

Tax season can be a period of new possibilities – especially when it comes down to what to do with your refund or, on the flip side, how to settle your bill.