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How Do I Move Funds From a Traditional IRA into an HSA?

How Do I Move Funds From a Traditional IRA into an HSA?

If you’re now on Medicare but had opened a health savings account (HSA) when still working and were covered by a high-deductible health insurance policy,

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Baby Boomer Parents May Not be Leaving You a Bundle

Baby Boomer Parents May Not be Leaving You a Bundle

Surprise! Leaving behind a pile of cash for heirs isn't a top priority for most baby boomers.

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What’s the Difference Between “Legacy Planning” and Estate Planning”?

What’s the Difference Between “Legacy Planning” and Estate Planning”?

Unfortunately, legal terms and financial terms can be confusing. The term “legacy” has a specific technical definition—a gift or bequest made under a last will

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What Happens to My Debt When I Die?

What Happens to My Debt When I Die?

A retirement plan isn’t set without some thought and planning on how to transfer any unspent assets to people we’d like to benefit after we

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A Few Tips on Retirement Planning

A Few Tips on Retirement Planning

The Motley Fool recent published an article, “3 Things Every Good Retirement Plan Includes,” which can really help your retirement planning. Tax planning. Attaining your

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How to Spend Down to Qualify for Medicaid

How to Spend Down to Qualify for Medicaid

A recent nj.com article, “Spending assets before Medicaid kicks in,” considers the consequences of long-term care. Without long-term care insurance, in addition to potentially depleting

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New Mexico Looks at Guardianship Reform

New Mexico Looks at Guardianship Reform

There’s been a nagging question in the months of debate over reforming New Mexico’s guardianship system. The question? How to ensure that estate plans and

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Does Medicaid Get My House?

Does Medicaid Get My House?

If your father is a widower and needs long-term care but he but can’t afford it, he may consider applying for Medicaid. Therefore, what happens

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Managing the Finances of a Parent with Dementia

Managing the Finances of a Parent with Dementia

Advance planning can address many of the tough issues that arise when handling finances for someone with dementia, says Forbes in its recent article, “Managing

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As an Executor, How Fast Do I Need to Settle an Estate?

As an Executor, How Fast Do I Need to Settle an Estate?

If you’re accustomed to setting timelines in your life, when it comes to serving in the executor role, you’ll likely find it difficult because settling

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Pay Less Taxes on an Inherited IRA? Sure!

Pay Less Taxes on an Inherited IRA? Sure!

The Hampton Roads Business Journal explains, in “You may be paying more tax on inherited IRA than required,” that there can be a negative ripple

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Make Sure You’re Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck in Your IRA

Make Sure You’re Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck in Your IRA

Can you believe that Americans have $26.6 trillion saved for retirement? This gigantic total includes the trillions of dollars held in 401(k)s and IRAs. Some

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