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Year-End Giving: What, How, And Why
December 17th, 2013
“What we’ve found is that donors give — and give more — when confident the money will actually make a difference." The giving season is upon us as the end of 2013 is near. Charitable donations are an important way of giving back. If you…
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Carefully Plan For A Special Needs Beneficiary
December 16th, 2013
Planning for a special needs beneficiary can be incredibly complex, so it’s generally best to consult with a knowledgeable attorney in your state who specializes in this area. Estate planning helps to ensure our loved ones will be taken care of whe…
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Pass The Assets, But Don't Drop The Ball
December 13th, 2013
A comprehensive estate plan ensures that wills, trusts, ownership forms and beneficiary designations are in sync with your wishes. Is your plan up-to-date? As the old adage puts it, most folks do not “plan to fail, they just fail to plan.” In thi…
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Can Inherited IRAs Be Impacted By Bankruptcy?
December 12th, 2013
While the dispute over inherited IRAs has not arisen often, it may crop up more in the future. Does an "inherited" retirement account remain a retirement account for the intended heir? This may sound like a rhetorical question, but it is cu…
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The "Appreciation" Of Giving, Literally
December 11th, 2013
I know that most people will simply write a check to their charity of choice but for many, there is a more tax efficient way to gift, right? With the end of 2013 fast approaching, have you considered your year-end charitable gift strategy? While it i…
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Is Your Will The Final Word? Not Necessarily
December 9th, 2013
A will may say to divide an estate equally among three children. But if a particular account is titled to pass to just one, only that beneficiary will get the account. Your Last Will and Testament is the legal document to put your wishes in writing a…
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Insurance And Financial Planning Go Hand In Hand
December 6th, 2013
Discomfort with the details prevents many people from obtaining the necessary coverage. The kinds of insurances we are “required” to buy help us with the minor bumps and scrapes in life and are sometimes easy to think about, shop for or ensure th…
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When An Inheritance Hinders Financial Aid
December 5th, 2013
"Kids inherit money. We don't want it." Sometimes too much inheritance all at once is a threat to moral development, it’s true, but sometimes a gift can threaten a college education by complicating financial aid. As parents of the co…
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The "Appreciation" Of Giving, Literally
December 3rd, 2013
I know that most people will simply write a check to their charity of choice but for many, there is a more tax efficient way to gift, right? With the end of 2013 fast approaching, have you considered your year-end charitable gift strategy? While it i…
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Empathy for Aging Loved Ones ... Even If They Grumble
December 2nd, 2013
Now I am 86 and almost blind. I cannot read the bills that come in the mail nor sign my own checks. I must be escorted to medical appointments. My busy children are kind beyond measure, but I am uncomfortable in these situations. And being uncomforta…
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