For many Americans, Social Security benefits are the basis of their retirement income. If that’s the case, then maximizing those benefits is critical. Kiplinger’s “10
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Planning the Estate Sale
WCP’s recent post, “4 tips for dealing with the emotional side of estate sale planning,” offers some helpful ways to stay strong and make wise
Kentucky Couple Adds Alma Mater to Estate Plan for the Benefit of Students
The Richmond (KY) Register recently published an article, “Anonymous couple bequeath $1 million to alma mater EKU,” that details a bequest to Eastern Kentucky University.
A Look at Survivorship Life Insurance in Estate Planning
The Insurance News article, “Survivorship Life Insurance Useful for Estate Planning,” talks about a type of policy that really lends itself to estate planning purposes.
Yes, We Know: Prince Didn’t Have a Will
By now you’ve seen and heard the news of the musician’s sudden death. You also now are aware that the Minnesotan failed to take time
Adoption Tips for Those Planning on Adding to Their Families
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the costs of adopting can be anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than
What is Michael Jackson Worth Today? It Depends Who You Ask
Since his death in 2009 at age 50, Jackson has experienced a commercial rebirth—thanks to the sharp executors who have managed his assets. The documentary
Military Families Need Estate Planning
Many military families—particularly young families—need financial and estate planning advice. With the risks of going into a wartime situation or the potential for a training
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
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
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
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