With an estate plan, you can ensure that your loved ones are taken care of financially after your death. You can give your family peace
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Ever Wonder How People Die?
Accidental gunfire claimed 348 lives from 2001-2010 in Alabama, and gunshots of undetermined intent killed 147 in Arizona. And while both resulted in far fewer
Get It Together!
When life gets busy it’s easy to become more passive about managing your bank accounts and credit cards by letting receipts, bills and statements pile
Is “Crummey Power” Really Good or Really Crumby?
There was one estate planner who had a stroke of marketing brilliance a long time ago. He or she decided that we should call death
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
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,
How Do I Use an IRA Trust?
There are many different types of effective trusts to accomplish specific things in retirement and estate planning. Unfortunately though, many people don’t ever consider the
Estate Planning after a Divorce
If you’re in the process of getting a divorce, money issues are likely to be a key point of discussion. Whether you’re the spouse of
A Few Mistakes That Can Be Made in Planning for Retirement
Retirement planning can be incredibly tricky for two reasons: First, there are a wide and varying number of factors that affect your retirement planning, and
Divorce Planning and Estate Planning
If you have just gotten divorced, you may be focused on getting on with your life. But make sure you also have updated the financial
Helping Your Folks with Their Finances
No matter how old you are, you’re still your parents’ child. Someday, however, they may need to rely on you for help when it comes