TITLE

Will you have enough money when you need it?

AUTHOR(S)

Fain, Robert; Ostrove, Mitchell W.

PUB. DATE

May 1993

SOURCE

USA Today Magazine;May93, Vol. 121 Issue 2576, p24

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Gives five practical suggestions for ensuring that your financial future is on solid ground. Never assume your financial affairs are in order: they need constant attention; Make sure the proper mechanisms are in place so your wishes are carried out when you die; Calculate carefully what your financial requirements will be when you retire; Think about the consequences of your actions; Find a knowledgeable person you can trust when it comes to finances.

ACCESSION #

9305210054

Tags: ESTATE planning

 

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