Money News Network
  • Wealth
    • Personal Finance Tips
    • Retirement Hacks
    • Investing Moves
    • Beating Debt
  • Career
    One Thing Better - Newsletter by Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer

    How to Know When to Quit

    One Thing Better - Newsletter by Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer

    Why You Shouldn’t “Agree To Disagree”

    What Do These 7 Employment Terms Actually Mean

    What Do These 7 Employment Terms Actually Mean?

    How To Use Your Love Language To Get Ahead In Your Career

    How To Use Your Love Language To Get Ahead In Your Career

  • Culture
    How Much is a Scandal Worth

    How Much is a Scandal Worth?

    Can Money Buy Happiness? Ask Britney Spears.

    Can Money Buy Happiness? Ask Britney Spears.

    Shakira on Trial for Tax Fraud

    Shakira on Trial for Tax Fraud? But Hips Don’t Lie?

    What We Can Learn From Celebs Who Rent

    What We Can Learn From Celebs Who Rent

  • Podcasts
    • All
    • Help Wanted
    • Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico
    • Money Rehab
    • Trade Like Einstein
    • We Have Options
    Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin | Money News Network Podcast

    Encore: “We finally have some extra money. How should we spend it?” (Listener Intervention)

    Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin | Money News Network Podcast

    Encore: Robert Rooks, CEO of REFORM Alliance, on Meek Mill and the Justice System (Change Maker)

    Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin | Money News Network Podcast

    Encore: Money Rehab Court, Case of Girlfriend Versus Boyfriend

    Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico with Nely Galán

    Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur Magazine Editor in Chief, on When It’s Time To Quit

    Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin | Money News Network Podcast

    Unlocking Memorial Day Weekend’s Biggest Sales

    Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico with Nely Galán

    Why Successful Entrepreneurs Need a Team

    • Money Rehab
    • Help Wanted
    • We Have Options
    • Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico
    • Trade Like Einstein
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
SUBSCRIBE
  • Wealth
    • Personal Finance Tips
    • Retirement Hacks
    • Investing Moves
    • Beating Debt
  • Career
    One Thing Better - Newsletter by Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer

    How to Know When to Quit

    One Thing Better - Newsletter by Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer

    Why You Shouldn’t “Agree To Disagree”

    What Do These 7 Employment Terms Actually Mean

    What Do These 7 Employment Terms Actually Mean?

    How To Use Your Love Language To Get Ahead In Your Career

    How To Use Your Love Language To Get Ahead In Your Career

  • Culture
    How Much is a Scandal Worth

    How Much is a Scandal Worth?

    Can Money Buy Happiness? Ask Britney Spears.

    Can Money Buy Happiness? Ask Britney Spears.

    Shakira on Trial for Tax Fraud

    Shakira on Trial for Tax Fraud? But Hips Don’t Lie?

    What We Can Learn From Celebs Who Rent

    What We Can Learn From Celebs Who Rent

  • Podcasts
    • All
    • Help Wanted
    • Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico
    • Money Rehab
    • Trade Like Einstein
    • We Have Options
    Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin | Money News Network Podcast

    Encore: “We finally have some extra money. How should we spend it?” (Listener Intervention)

    Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin | Money News Network Podcast

    Encore: Robert Rooks, CEO of REFORM Alliance, on Meek Mill and the Justice System (Change Maker)

    Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin | Money News Network Podcast

    Encore: Money Rehab Court, Case of Girlfriend Versus Boyfriend

    Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico with Nely Galán

    Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur Magazine Editor in Chief, on When It’s Time To Quit

    Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin | Money News Network Podcast

    Unlocking Memorial Day Weekend’s Biggest Sales

    Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico with Nely Galán

    Why Successful Entrepreneurs Need a Team

    • Money Rehab
    • Help Wanted
    • We Have Options
    • Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico
    • Trade Like Einstein
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Money News Network
No Result
View All Result

5 Grownup Things To Do Right Now

Nicole Lapin by Nicole Lapin
February 1, 2023
in News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
5 Grownup Things To Do Right Now

To do list in spiral notepad. Woman hands making to do list in notebook. Spiral notepad with pencil as mockup for design

None of us wants to think about boring, grownup stuff like wills, but being an adult is not as hard (or even boring!) as it looks! Trust me.

And there are companies and resources out there that actually make the process easier. You don’t have to become an adult overnight, but it’s high time we put our big girl pants on and suck it up. Here are five grown up, albeit a little morbid, things to start doing now:

Free Will

It’s likely that most of us haven’t even started thinking about wills. That comes decades down the road, right? Wrong. Everyone over 18 should have a will, even if you don’t have kids or own property. You still have assets and you want them protected. You can use companies like Trust & Will, which does online estate planning. There’s also Rocket Lawyer and Willing. The online route is good to take if you don’t have the money or resources to spend on a lawyer right now. It’s simple and easy and can make the process enjoyable.

Plan In Advance

An advanced directive is also probably something we’re not really thinking about much—let alone even really know about. It’s a will but for healthcare and end-of-life planning if you’re unable to make your own decisions. Resources like the American Cancer Society lay out the nuances of advanced directives and even provide an FAQ on the subject. The AARP (don’t be dissuaded!) provides the necessary online forms by state, since advanced directives differ state-by-state. Again, this is not something to put off. It’s better to be safe and have everything in order and lined up.

RELATED POSTS

Weekly 💰 vibe check!

Exclusive: Inside SVB’s Collapse

Here’s what’s up with Silicon Valley Bank

It’s likely that most of us haven’t even started thinking about wills. That comes decades down the road, right? Wrong. Everyone over 18 should have a will, even if you don’t have kids or own property.

Prenup

There’s nothing unsexy and unromantic like a prenuptial agreement. But it’s necessary paperwork to protect your assets, especially if you have property or independent wealth. You can use online resources like Hello Prenup, which wants to take out the awkward lawyer aspect of writing prenups. But if you’d rather have some privacy, go the old-fashioned route and get a lawyer. Either way, even when you’re getting married, you should be protecting yourself from divorce.

Estate Planning

This can include wills and advanced directives, but estate planning is larger in process and scope. If you own any sort of property, you should be estate planning. And I don’t just mean if you own a house. Property can include cars, savings accounts, stocks, your business, your computer, your clothes. Anything! You’ll want all of your assets to be protected after your death. First, you should get an appraisal of your property. You’ll also need to know whether your state has estate taxes or inheritance taxes. And finally, depending on how big your estate is, you might want to consider professional help.

Password Protected

So much of our lives exist online today that you’ll want to share your passwords with someone you trust. This doesn’t just include important online banking information, but also our social media handles. It feels unsettling to consider what happens to your Facebook page after you die, but this is something you want to be prepared for. You can add a Facebook legacy contact for this. Google also has a feature that can turn over access after a certain period of time, which is helpful for email. And remember to back everything up. That way you can easily transfer your files over to someone you trust.

These things aren’t exactly fun to think about or plan for, but like everything else, you’ll feel better and more in control when everything has been dealt with. Sharing the process with your family, friends, and partners will also make this feel much less morbid. Chip away at it and then you can move on to the more enjoyable parts of life.

More Articles

Weekly money vibe check!
News

Weekly 💰 vibe check!

Spoiler alert: it’s complicated.

by MNN
Exclusive: Inside SVB's Collapse
News

Exclusive: Inside SVB’s Collapse

Last week, I started receiving emails from panicking SVB employees, wondering if— or when— their paychecks would start bouncing. They...

by Nicole Lapin
Here’s what’s up with Silicone Valley Bank
News

Here’s what’s up with Silicon Valley Bank

More information here: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/news/exclusive-inside-svbs-collapse/

by Nicole Lapin
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Money News Network

Money News Network is the premier podcast-driven financial news and information destination. We create content that cuts through the typical Wall Street jargon to help inform, empower and inspire you on your money journey.

Latest

  • Encore: “We finally have some extra money. How should we spend it?” (Listener Intervention)
  • Encore: Robert Rooks, CEO of REFORM Alliance, on Meek Mill and the Justice System (Change Maker)
  • Encore: Money Rehab Court, Case of Girlfriend Versus Boyfriend
  • Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur Magazine Editor in Chief, on When It’s Time To Quit

Topics

  • News
  • Wealth
  • Career
  • Culture

Podcasts

  • Money Rehab
  • Help Wanted
  • We Have Options
  • Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico
  • Trade Like Einstein
  • About Us
  • Cart
  • Checkout
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Shop

© 2023 Money News Network

No Result
View All Result
  • Wealth
    • Personal Finance Tips
    • Retirement Hacks
    • Investing Moves
    • Beating Debt
  • Career
  • Culture
  • Podcasts
    • Money Rehab
    • Help Wanted
    • We Have Options
    • Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico
    • Trade Like Einstein
  • Shop

© 2023 Money News Network

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist