Entries by WGAlaw

An Ounce Of Prevention

An Ounce of Prevention: Correcting Costly Long-Term Care Myths Editor’s Note: This article was written by a former Campbell Law student intern after observing numerous client meetings. The content has been verified by a licensed attorney for accuracy and revised as of September 2025. Over the years, we have seen countless families who would have […]

Long-Term Care Insurance

The Role of Long-Term Care Insurance in Your Financial Plan We purchase insurance to shift the risk of a catastrophic financial loss. While we diligently cover our homes and cars, many families overlook the single greatest financial threat most seniors will face: the cost of long-term care. Investing in a Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance policy […]

Too Good to be True

Protecting Your Nest Egg: A Warning About Conflicted Financial Advice In today’s financial world, the lines between professions have blurred. Your banker may also be an investment advisor, and your insurance broker may offer banking services. This “one-stop shop” approach is marketed as a convenience, but it can create significant conflicts of interest and expose […]

The Importance of Good Legal Documents

More Than Just Paper: Why the Right Legal Documents are Crucial Most people are optimistic about the future and tend to procrastinate when it comes to legal planning. While it’s human nature, this delay can place a tremendous burden on your family, forcing them to navigate a crisis without a roadmap. Good legal documents are […]

Social Security Benefits for Married Couples

Maximizing Social Security: A Guide for Married Couples For married couples, a strategic Social Security claiming decision can add tens of thousands of dollars to your collective lifetime income. However, the rules have changed significantly in recent years, and popular strategies from the past, like “File and Suspend,” are no longer available. Understanding the modern […]

Timing your Social Security Benefits

Timing Your Social Security Benefits: A Critical Retirement Decision For most Americans, Social Security is the only source of income that is guaranteed for life. Your decision on when to begin receiving these benefits is one of the most significant financial choices you will make, potentially impacting your total lifetime income by tens of thousands […]