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Tag Archives: Personal Finance
Fixing That ‘Irrevocable’ Trust
By definition, when something is irrevocable, it cannot be altered — unless you are talking about trusts. An irrevocable trust …
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Don’t Bet On Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance is unlikely to reach old age. Plagued by adverse selection, an aging population and escalating costs, the …
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Making Your Move Manageable
The act of moving ranks is about as high on the list of things you want to do as getting …
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Maximize Benefits Of Banking Without Borders
Nations may still be divided by closely watched boundaries and vast oceans, but the global economy has no borders, and …
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Pensions, Promises And Lies
Since the beginning of history, most people toiled, tilled or hunted from puberty to old age. Then, in the 20th …
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Florida’s Property Insurance By Fiat
Should state government subsidize property insurance costs for homes most likely to sustain damage from a natural disaster? Florida Gov. …
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Tax Planning For A Surviving Spouse Selling A Home
Surviving spouses who wish to sell their primary residences often face large tax bills at an inopportune time. Good tax planning can help lessen the burden.
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Traps And Opportunities In New Tax Law
High-income taxpayers will find traps as well as opportunities in this year’s first round of tax legislation, recently signed by …
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Should You Lease Or Buy?
Got your eye on that sporty new car, even though it could be out of style in a couple of …
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