The largest asset most people have is their family home. If a senior is in a situation where his or her long-term care insurance is...

The federal government estimates that it will cost more than $245,000 to rear a child to an adult. That includes costs like housing,...

With the excitement of retirement, money can be the last thing you would have on your mind. However, if you have a careless approach to...

Pets are part of your family and can give you a lifetime of love and companionship. A recent 12 News Phoenix article, “What if your pet...

After working hard and saving your money wisely, you’re ready for a successful retirement. Unfortunately, there can be bumps and hiccups...

Many parents face this issue, says NJ 101.5 in its recent post, “When you don’t trust a child with money.” There are some children,...

The answer to that question has always been an unequivocal “yes”—especially when there’s a spouse, children or stepchildren. However,...

The estate planning laws in many states are pretty straightforward for those who want to donate all or part of their estate to charity....

According to the regulations.gov post “Estate, Gift, and Generation-skipping Transfer Taxes: Restrictions on Liquidation of an Interest,”...

Two times in the past four years, the attorney for the late publisher Richard Mellon Scaife unduly influenced the billionaire to change...

Are you an inventor, an author, artist or the owner of a closely held business? If so, you may have already taken action to secure your...

Can you believe that 37% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages end up in divorce? Those are not good odds. CBS Boston’s recent...

A majority of Americans (about 66%) don’t have a written will, and for most, it’s something they’ve postponed until later. It’s natural...

The estate tax impacts just a small number of Americans, but those who are affected have a heavy burden. At the tax rate of 40%, estate...

IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s and other qualified accounts are popular tools for building a retirement nest egg. But after investing and saving...

Retirement is often called the “decumulation” phase, when retirees are steadily spending down their assets. However, many retirees are...

Congratulations! After putting it off for as long as humanly possible, you’ve finally completed and implemented your estate plan. Check...

Term life insurance will cover you for a certain period of time. Alternatively, whole life insurance also includes a savings account...

Young adults and the millennial children of older adults are not who you’d think of as needing estate planning advice. These people are...

Money Magazine says that the generation gap has a new frontier: IRAs. The article, “Why Older Americans Should Get Hip to the Roth IRA,”...