David Lerner Associates: Inherited IRAs and Bankruptcy
Since the enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act in 2005, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) have been safeguarded under federal law if you declare bankruptcy....
David Lerner Associates -Mortgage Changes Coming in 2014: Should You Buy Now?
Historically low interest rates have made the past few years a good time to buy a home for many Americans. Some fundamental changes occurring in the mortgage market in 2014 could make it more difficult to buy a home....
David Lerner Associates: Legislation Rolls Back Student Loan Interest Rates
In late July, Congress passed legislation to roll back the increase in student loan interest rates that took effect earlier in the month. This legislation ties student loan interest rates to the financial markets, instead of allowing Congress to set these rates, as they have...
David Lerner Associates: Life Without Credit Cards: Is It Possible?
Credit cards have become such an ingrained part of financial life in 21st century America that it is hard to imagine living without one....
David Lerner Associates : The College Debt Dilemma – Avoid Debt In the First Place
Many families depend on student loans in order to send their children to college. A better option for many students and families is to try to avoid student loan debt in the first place....
David Lerner Associates : Slowing Down in Retirement May Not Be an Option
If a recent survey of middle-class Americans is anything to go by, the age of 80 may very well be the new 65 when it comes to retirement....