Category: Financial Services Articles

What is your exit plan?

Preparing your financial and personal legacy is a gift to your loved ones. Certified financial planner Debra L. Nelson shares why organizing your affairs now can provide peace of mind for the future.

Estate Administration in South Carolina

Managing a loved one’s estate can be overwhelming. Learn about estate administration in South Carolina, including summary, normal, and contested proceedings, with insights from Judge Irv Condon.

Social Isolation and the Risk of Investment Fraud

In this insightful article, Anna Rushton from the South Carolina Securities Division explains how social isolation makes individuals, particularly seniors, more vulnerable to investment fraud. She highlights common scams, including Ponzi schemes and online romance scams, which often target the socially isolated. Rushton offers practical advice on protecting yourself, such as conducting thorough research, checking the registration status of investment advisors, and staying informed about scam tactics to avoid becoming a victim.

5 Situations Where Older Adults Need Life Insurance

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Life insurance isn’t just for younger adults—it can provide financial security for older adults, too. From covering funeral expenses to ensuring dependents are cared for, here are five situations where maintaining or purchasing a policy may make sense.

BUYING WITH LIFESTYLE

By Mark Schumacher, NMLS ID 519754, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc., NMLSID 1025894 When I first began working in real… Read more »

Outside the Box

By Mark Schumacher, NMLS ID 519754, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc., NMLS ID 1025894 I wish I could say my… Read more »