The House voted last week to repeal the estate tax, a longtime priority of Republicans that also spurred Democratic charges that the GOP is in
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Estate Planning Advice for Your Second (or Third) Marriage
If you’re anything like the typical person contemplating a second (or third) marriage, you are older, have children, have accumulated property, and have been enjoying
Twisted Sister Drummer’s Estate Planning Didn’t Rock
When Twisted Sister drummer AJ Pero died on March 20, it caught his fans and bandmates by surprise — and Pero’s own lack of estate
Marrying after 50
Coming together at 50-plus is different from getting married in your 20s, particularly when it comes to money. “You’ve had a lifetime of solidifying your
Baby Boomers Need to Remember Estate Planning with Their Retirement Planning
Many Baby Boomers are neglecting a key part of their retirement plans — creating an estate plan. And while death is not a pleasant thing
Common Senior Mistakes in Retirement Planning
While there is nothing that can guarantee that you will have sufficient money to cover all potential costs in retirement, there are certainly some common
Two Major Mistakes in Estate Planning
You’re probably well aware of the need to orient your investments toward retirement, but you might be less aware of the need for an estate
Special Concerns for Unmarried Couples
For unmarried couples, making a will is paramount, especially if they are sharing a home owned by just one member of the couple. If
Financial Planning for Millennials
Rachel Lake had worked with financial planners before, but the relationship didn’t click until the Millennial began working with an adviser who focuses his message,
Two Uncomfortable Topics: Death and Debts
When a loved one dies, is it possible to inherit their debt? It’s a serious question for heirs, and particularly for couples who hold debt
Retirement Planning Advice from the Great Plains
An important area for review at this time of year, associated with tax savings, is retirement planning. If one is a farm or ranch owner,
The TV Show “Empire” Shows Us a Few Things about Money and Planning
Who says you can’t learn valuable lessons about money from the latest primetime drama? The new Fox television series Empire, which boasted more than 14











