Author Archives: John

Estate Planning Seminar

Join John Hugg on Friday, September 6 at Peter Kirk Community Center in Kirkland starting at 12:45, for a seminar outlining advance directives including Powers of Attorney and Living Wills.

Brashenomics

Listen to John Hugg at 4 pm today on Brashenomics (KKNW 1150 AM) when he discusses the various aspects of selling a business.

Longevity Insurance

The Social Security Administration has indicated that one in four 65-year-olds will live past the age of 90 and one in ten will live past age 95.  With men and women living much longer than in the past many face a significant concern they will outlive their money.  Many financial planners argue that people willContinue Reading

Medical Bills can Lead to Bankruptcy

A recent study shows that more than credit card or mortgage debt, large medical bills are the main reason people need to file bankruptcy.  In fact 3 out of every 5 bankruptcies are driven by medical bills.  These bills are not just for the uninsured either.  Many people with high deductible insurance coverage wind upContinue Reading

VA Support

In an effort to combat homelessness among Veterans, the VA has awarded approximately $300 million in grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives.  These groups provide services to very low-income Veteran families who have or are at risk of falling into homelessness.  Such groups use the money to offer temporary financial assistance for rentContinue Reading