Accountants and financial advisors may be breathing a sigh of relief that there were no major new tax-law changes this year, but that doesn't mean
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Estate Planning with Roth IRAs
Legacy and estate planning with a Roth IRA may sound like a no-brainer. Roth IRAs intrinsically make phenomenal transfer of wealth vehicles. With reduced estate
Focus on Your Financial Goals in 2015: That Means Now!
You've read all the New Year's resolution money-advice articles with their suggestions, sometimes trite, “Skip your morning coffee and save a fortune!” and sometimes vague,
Protecting Assets from Nursing Home Expenses
One attorney calls it the "Get out of Dodge plan"—the best way to keep your assets intact before applying for Medicaid to cover nursing home
Tips on College Education Savings
The government encourages saving for a college education by providing tax advantages through college savings plans. The world of these plans is a complicated one,
The President’s New Plan for the Middle Class
Tax and economic reforms are on the President’s agenda for 2015 as he seeks to close what he terms “unfair loopholes that are only available
If I Sue the IRS, Do I Stand a Chance?
What happens when a taxpayer disagrees with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Some people think that the matter ends there: the IRS always wins, right?
Planning for Retirement with a Plan
Developing a financially sustainable plan for retirement can be one of life's most stressful processes. Those considering retirement need time to look at the many
Estate Tax 101
The estate tax is one of the most complex parts of the tax laws, drawing a lot of controversy among Americans. Even as opponents label
Make Your New Family the Perfect Blend
The Pew Research Center reports that four in ten American adults have at least one step-relative, defined as a stepparent, a step-or-half sibling or a
Make It a Very Happy New Year
Each year millions of Americans ring in the New Year resolved to make better financial choices for the year ahead. Here are five essential tips
The In’s and Out’s of 529 College Savings Plans
Since 529 college savings plans were introduced in 1996, a growing number of parents and grandparents have taken advantage of the opportunity to salt away