Latest articles by David E. Redding, CTFA, AEP
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Intrafamily Loans: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
loans Before you lend a family member money, make sure you understand how these loans work. There's a minimum interest rate that must be charged, for example. And examine some pitfalls that can make these loans perilous.
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Avoiding the Debt Trap for Your Child's Higher Education
Paying for College A four-year college experience could easily cost a family $100,000 these days. So, to make it work, parents need to do three things: Start saving early, help their kids be realistic and get a little creative.
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Opportunity Zones: Tax Panacea or High-Risk Money Pit?
Tax Breaks The IRS has given savvy real estate investors an intriguing chance to help develop low-income areas without potentially paying any taxes whatsoever on their gains along the way. But it's not for the fainthearted.
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Own a Gun? Careful: You Might Need a Gun Trust
retirement Make a mistake when inheriting an IRA and you might face tax consequences. Make a mistake when inheriting a gun collection, and there's a chance you could face felony charges. So, anyone who owns a gun may want to consider adding a gun trust to their estate plan.
