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Manage an Inheritance Like a Pro in Just Seven Steps
inheritance How you handle an inheritance is key. A bequest could change your life, but don’t quit your day job.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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Bill Bought a Fridge, and Then His Nightmare Began
A Lowe's customer reached out to me after he encountered the retailer's 48-hour return window for major appliances when his brand-new fridge turned out to be defective.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Savvy Marketing Tips for Financial Pros From a Financial Pro
These strategies for marketing, client acquisition and retention can help financial professionals elevate their business and production.
By Matt Neuman Published
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A Wealth Adviser's Seven Savvy Tips on Alternative Investments
Before taking the leap into investments outside the usual realm of stocks and bonds, make sure you take these seven points into consideration.
By David M. McInnis, MBA, CFP®, CIMA® Published
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What to Do After Losing Your Spouse: An Expert Guide
Some financial decisions need to be made sooner rather than later. In honor of International Widows' Day, here's what you need to know about gathering documents and contacting government agencies and financial institutions.
By Julia Pham, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA® Published
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I'm a Financial Planner: This Is the Key to Successful Retirement Planning
You have to focus on what you can control — the inputs — and not obsess over what you can't control — the output. Here's how to do that.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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Summer Is Made for Sun, Fun … and Estate Planning Conversations
Now is the time to discuss estate planning with your loved ones to ensure the Great Wealth Transfer is efficient, tax-aware and in line with your legacy goals — not Uncle Sam's.
By Eric W. Bond Published
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Don't Have an Estate Plan? Six Things That Could Go Very Wrong
Bad things can happen when you're unprepared, such as big-time taxes and family turmoil. Generational planning can help protect the people you love. Here's some expert advice to help you out.
By Walt West Published
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A Financial Planner's Tips for Teaching Kids About Wealth Without Creating Entitlement
If your kids are likely to inherit and you're worried about how they'll manage, start talking about money and teaching common-sense habits as soon as you can.
By Melissa A. Barkley, CFP® Published