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Gift Like Buffet: Three Financial Gifts for Your Kids and Grandkids
Warren Buffet used to give his family cash for Christmas. After learning they neither saved nor invested it, he gave them something more practical.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Three Ways to Help Create Financial Stability for a Widow
Loss of a spouse often leads to financial insecurity in retirement. These strategies can help ensure financial stability for the surviving spouse.
By Nick Bour, CAPP™, IRMAACP™ Published
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Three 'Yellowstone' Estate Planning Lessons
We can learn a lot from John Dutton's estate planning mistakes. Here are just a few that relate to families in general and family businesses in particular.
By John M. Goralka Published
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Three Possible Tax Impacts for Retirees Under Trump
How might a second Trump term affect your tax bill in retirement — or the inheritance tax bill for your heirs? This pro has three predictions.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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How Do You Know When It's Time to Change Financial Advisers?
Sometimes a breakup is for the best. Here's how to handle 'the talk' and make the switch to a new professional who's a better fit for you.
By Kelli Kiemle, AIF® Published
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What Is a Good Inheritance? Six of the Best Assets to Pass Down
inheritance Your heirs will thank you for leaving any of these six assets as an inheritance.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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The Six Estate Planning Steps Every Blended Family Must Take
Whether your blended family is newly formed or fully fledged, use these six steps to review your estate plans now and lower the risk of conflict in the future.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU Published
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25 Financial Moves to Consider Before December 31
Tidying up your financial house before the New Year kicks off will put you in a great position to have a financially satisfying and successful 2025.
By Jonathan I. Shenkman, AIF® Published
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Do You Have the Five Pillars of Retirement Planning in Place?
A solid retirement plan requires planning in these five areas so you're covered on everything from taxes to health care expenses to what happens to your estate when you're gone.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Last updated