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The Tax Consequences of Life Insurance Death Benefits

The Tax Consequences of Life Insurance Death Benefits

Forbes’ recent article, “Are Life Insurance Proceeds Subject to Taxes?” says that your beneficiary typically won’t be required to pay income tax on death benefits.

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Social Security’s Extra Dimensions

Social Security’s Extra Dimensions

“Over time, many people have wished that Social Security would become more user-friendly and quicker to provide its “customers” (you and me) with special services

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Proposed IRS Regulations Could Close Tax Loopholes Used to Minimize Gift and Estate Taxes

Proposed IRS Regulations Could Close Tax Loopholes Used to Minimize Gift and Estate Taxes

Perhaps you’re considering retirement and succession planning for your business. One option is to transfer the business to children to minimize estate taxes; however, there

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Like Gene Wilder, Many Opt to Keep Alzheimer’s Disease a Secret

Like Gene Wilder, Many Opt to Keep Alzheimer’s Disease a Secret

Comedic actor Gene Wilder, who died last week at age 83 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, didn’t tell anyone about his illness for at least

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Discover How an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Can Help with Your Estate Planning

Discover How an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Can Help with Your Estate Planning

Did you know that if you own a life insurance policy in your own name, its proceeds will be included in your estate, and there’s

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Draft Your Will and Eliminate Issues for Your Family

Draft Your Will and Eliminate Issues for Your Family

Here’s a riddle: What do painter Pablo Picasso, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and rock star Prince all have in common? Each died without an

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The Rules for 401(k)s When You Die

The Rules for 401(k)s When You Die

Federal law is pretty clear cut regarding what happens to company retirement plan assets if a married participant dies on the job. In that scenario,

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Before You Panic and Sell the Family Home, Talk with an Elder Law Attorney

Before You Panic and Sell the Family Home, Talk with an Elder Law Attorney

Let’s look at a difficult but very common scenario where a husband or wife has an immediate need for nursing home care. Unfortunately, the couple

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“I Do” Means Sharing Financial Info Too

“I Do” Means Sharing Financial Info Too

A sound understanding of your financial status is critical to planning, budgeting and saving toward retirement. Many couples who share their lives together have no

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Roll with the Changes After a Divorce…Including Beneficiary Designations

Roll with the Changes After a Divorce…Including Beneficiary Designations

“What happens if you don’t make changes?” While you don’t plan ahead for a divorce, you should immediately take steps to ensure your interests are

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7 Free CEU’s for Healthcare Professionals!

7 Free CEU’s for Healthcare Professionals!

To join us for this Boot Camp on October 14th please contact the office via telephone 717-845-5390, email – [email protected] or fax – 717-845-5408. We

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When are Required Minimum Distributions Required?

When are Required Minimum Distributions Required?

“Some workers may be too old to contribute to a traditional IRA.” Kiplinger’s recent article, “Tax-Smart Ways to Save When You’re Too Old for a

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