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Empire State Looks to Pass Laws to Protect the Elderly

Empire State Looks to Pass Laws to Protect the Elderly

New York is home to the third-largest elderly population in the U.S., a population that appears increasingly vulnerable to physical and financial abuse. But New

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The Value of The Purple One’s Estate Could Make His Heirs—and the IRS—Delirious

The Value of The Purple One’s Estate Could Make His Heirs—and the IRS—Delirious

The death of the musician Prince has started the clock on when the IRS will take a big chunk out of the star’s estate. But

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To Millennials, Money Doesn’t Equal Love

To Millennials, Money Doesn’t Equal Love

About 70% of baby boomers see a gift of money as an expression of love, according to the results of a recent survey. This may

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Trusteed IRAs can be a Good Strategy When Faced with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Trusteed IRAs can be a Good Strategy When Faced with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

The Wall Street Journal, in “Voices: Consider Trusteed IRAs for Clients With Alzheimer’s,” reports that when individuals receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, they should start having

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Are Your Financial Affairs in Order or Do You Need an Organization Intervention?

Are Your Financial Affairs in Order or Do You Need an Organization Intervention?

Are you a procrastinator? Do you let your financial statements stack up on your desk until that (always elusive) day when you'll finally have the

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Get Organized with a Master Directory

Get Organized with a Master Directory

Morningstar’s April 18th article “How to Create a Master Directory” says that a lot of the work of sifting through documents and files would be

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Make Your Retirement Nest Egg Last

Make Your Retirement Nest Egg Last

In 2016, very few folks have pensions, and life spans have lengthened. So, the issue is how to make your money last through your entire

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Why the Rush to Collect Medicaid?

Why the Rush to Collect Medicaid?

Even if you are eligible, don’t rush into applying for coverage. Kiplinger’s article, “What You Need to Know About Applying for Medicaid,” discusses five scenarios

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How to Convince Mom to Draft a Will Now That Dad Has Passed Away

How to Convince Mom to Draft a Will Now That Dad Has Passed Away

The article “How to handle a parent not having a will” from New Jersey 101.5 says that some people may postpone this for as long

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Pet Trusts May Finally be Barking at the Door of the Minnesota Legislature

Pet Trusts May Finally be Barking at the Door of the Minnesota Legislature

In states like California and Wisconsin, you can make sure your pet will have care after you’re gone. However, in Minnesota, your pet might not

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Raising a Child with Special Needs

Raising a Child with Special Needs

Many times, families raising children with special needs don’t know how to begin their financial planning, says The New York Daily News in a recent

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Financial Planning Help for Single Parents

Financial Planning Help for Single Parents

The Parent Herald gives us five financial planning tips for single parents that will protect them and their families in its recent article, “5 Financial

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