Dear Garden State Trust: How much of my salary do I need to save for retirement? —Responsibly Planning Dear Responsibly: The irreverent answer would be “all of it.” All kidding aside, there is no simple answer for everyone. The answer depends upon how many years until retirement, how much income will be required then, what…
Month: June 2019

Aretha Franklin’s Will Hidden in the Couch Cushions
Last year, many speculated on why Aretha Franklin did not have estate plans in place though she likely knew her end was quickly approaching from pancreatic cancer. The family and her attorney believed there was no will, so the disposition of her complex estate was going to be handled based on the laws of intestacy.…