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Retiring With a Pension? Four Things to Know
The road to a secure retirement is slightly more intricate for people with pensions. Here are four key issues to consider to make the most out of yours.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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How to Teach Your Kids About the Tax Facts of Life
Taxes are unavoidable, so it's important to teach children what to expect. Also, does your child need to file a tax return for 2024? Find out here.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert Published
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Revocable Living Trusts: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
People are conditioned to believe they should avoid probate at all costs, but when compared with living trusts, probate could be a smart choice for some folks.
By Charles A. Borek, JD, MBA, CPA Published
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How to Plan for Retirement When Your Child Has Special Needs
When your child has special needs, your retirement plan should include a plan for when you'll no longer be able to care for them yourself. A five-step guide.
By Christopher M. Butterworth, ChSNC®, CRPS, CLU® Published
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Tax Advantages of Oil and Gas Investments: What You Need to Know
Tax incentives allow for deductions and potential tax-free earnings — benefits accessible only to accredited investors in small producer projects.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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Charitable Contributions: Five Frequently Asked Questions
Make the most of your good intentions by understanding the ins and outs of charitable giving. A good starting point is knowing what's deductible and what isn't.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU Published
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Financial Leverage, Part Two: Don't Say We Didn't Warn You
A lesson in how highly leveraged investments can benefit the first movers and crush the next round of buyers.
By Stephen P. Harbeck Published
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Taxes in Retirement: What ESOP Participants Need to Know
Most Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) participants transfer company stock to an IRA starting around age 55, so taxes on that money have been deferred.
By Peter Newman, CFA Published
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Would You Benefit From Investing in Cryptocurrency?
Understanding the complexity of adding digital currency to your investments is critical, especially since drastic price changes can happen very quickly.
By Robert Cannon, MBA, CFF®, AIFA® Published