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Your Role & Responsibilities as an Agent in a Power of Attorney (POA)

by Eric Nager on Jul 12, 2024

Investments, Finance, Tax Planning, Insurance, Estate Planning
A power of attorney (POA) can grant you certain authority and specific responsibilities. While the extent and limitations of POAs can vary based on many factors, stepping into the role of power of attorney can be unlike anything else. That’s because it puts you in the driver’s seat to make key decisions and oversee vital needs for someone else. That doesn’t mean that POAs come with carte-blanche powers or that one power of attorney will mirror another. Explaining how POAs work, this guide shares more fundamentals, detailing some common types of powers of attorney and the responsibilities you may have as an agent of one of these devices.

Top 4 Social Media Money Scams & How to Spot Them

by Eric Nager on May 14, 2024

Investments, Finance, Lifestyle, Privacy, Savings

Believe it or not social media scams have been picking more pockets than any other scam today––including phone call and text fraud.1

There have been more than $2.7 billion in losses to social media scams between January 2021 and June 2023.2

And whether or not you’ve seen these cons in action, they don’t look the same today as they did even a year ago.2

They’re becoming more personalized and harder to detect from real opportunities.1

Retirement nearing? Do these 5 things first.

by Eric Nager on Apr 17, 2024

Retirement, Family, Savings, Lifestyle, Tax Planning
What’s your ideal retirement? Traveling? Practicing your favorite hobbies? Caring for loved ones? Whatever you envision, creating a plan of action can feel exhausting. There are, however, a few simple, yet commonly overlooked steps you can take today to help you feel more comfortable throughout your planning process.