Around The Web: How Should I Invest My Inheritance?
Like most people, you probably have two main lists: Wants vs. Needs. You have your bills, weekly trips to the grocery store, car maintenance appointments, and so forth. However, you also have your eye set on a new boat, or a more luxurious car with all the bells and whistles even though your current vehicle […]
Elder Law Attorneys: To Hire or Not Hire?
Hire. Have you ever looked at a Medicaid form, Long Term Care insurance costs, or tried to write your own will and asked, “What does this mean?” Probably so. There are many areas when planning for your future that can become confusing and frustrating. With that said, you run the risk of potential errors that […]
Why Choose Rhodes Law Firm?
Wouldn’t you rather have an attorney with exceptional credentials and reputation handle some of your life’s most important documents? We would like to believe so. Here is great news for those on the search: Mr. Audrey C. Rhodes, Jr. is the highest rated estate planning attorney in the Augusta, Georgia area! Education and Experience After […]
Around the Web: Can’t Save for Retirement? Think Again!
“Start saving for retirement today!” What feelings arise after reading that? For some Americans, positive responses or emotions will follow. However, the rest of full-time American workers – not so much. CareerBuilder sent out a report recently that shows 78% still live paycheck to paycheck. So, the big question here is: How is one supposed […]
5 Estate Planning Benefits You Should Know About
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when it comes to estate planning is to assume you do not need to plan. Estate planning is all about deciding in advance and naming whom you want to receive your assets after your death. Deciding early on how to distribute your assets will not only keep […]
Around the Web: The Cost of Care Increases
Have you thought about long-term care? What about the planning for it, or even the possibility (now reality) of costs increasing? The Associated Press’ Tom Murphy elaborates on how much long-term care costs have increased in his article. Back in 2004 Genworth Financial started a survey and since then, we’re now seeing the second-highest increase […]
RLF at the Life After 50 Expo
On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, Rhodes Law Firm had the pleasure of attending the Life After 50 Expo held at the Legends Club in Augusta. The Expo is a compilation of services, tips, and fun for how to enjoy the second half of your life! There were vendors and speakers there covering topics from health […]
Client Spotlight: Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Shining the Spotlight To our clients and readers, Rhodes Law Firm would like to turn the spotlight onto our clients Reginald and Zenna Foster! They are the owners of Tropical Smoothie Cafe, located on Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway. If you’re struggling to find a great breakfast or lunch spot with a healthy focus, head […]
Newborns would save $2.2 million for retirement with this idea
It’s no doubt that Social Security will face changes over the next several years, and no exactly for the best. There’s just no avoiding it. However, there are still ways to set your children for success when they reach their time of retirement. This article explains why setting up a Child IRA now would put […]
Let Your Business Be Our Business
At Rhodes Law Firm, we’re especially known for our heavy focus on Estate Planning, Elder Law, Long Term Planning, and those alike. But with many of our clients, their business is also a major component in putting together the rest of their planning. Let your bank, financial adviser, or brokerage firm help you with the […]