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Recent Articles:
Special Planning for Special Needs
Children
Special children require special planning. One of the risks that a family with a
special needs child may have is that a well-meaning loved one could accidentally
disqualify the child from receiving government benefits.
Be a Role Model for Your Kids: Follow Your Dreams
We
need to feel good about and show love to ourselves regularly, so that we can
show our children how to love, value and respect themselves. We must remind
ourselves that everything we do as moms reflects on our children and plays a
large role on their future.
Safe-Smart Rules for Kids and Grownups
We
live in a world where childhood sexual abuse exists. A good way to protect
kids is to empower them with the right kind of safety information, such as these
Super-Ten “Safe-Smart” Rules.
Converting Your IRA to a Roth IRA
Gets Easier in 2010
This change comes at a time when many IRAs have dropped
in value, meaning taxes on such conversions will likely drop. Since income tax
rates at all levels are expected to rise in the coming years, owning an account
that is safe from tax increases might appeal to future retirees.
Estate
Planning for Your Pets
Does your estate plan include instructions
regarding who will care for your pets after you die or if you become disabled or
seriously ill?
Disability vs. Long-Term Care Insurance
It’s easy to get confused when a financial
advisor starts talking about insurance options. This is especially true when
explaining the differences between long-term care insurance and disability
insurance
Your Wealth: What's in Your Wallet?
What about wealth as it relates to your
kids and pets if you are in an accident? Is that covered in your wallet?
Understanding Prenuptial Agreements
The time and effort of pre-
or postnuptial agreements can save money, pain and time if the
marriage fails or when a spouse dies.
Post-Divorce Planning: Problem or Opportunity?
After completing a painful
process like a divorce, the last thing most people want to do is sit
down with lawyers and financial professionals to review their
financial planning. But the need for this type of action after a
divorce may be critical.
Credit Card Balance
Transfers: Look Before You Leap
Before you accept a balance
transfer offer, you want to make sure it will help achieve your goal
of paying off your credit card debt
Selecting the
Guardian for a Minor Child
Who would you like to be the
guardians of your young children if you pass away?
Mortgage Loan
Modification: Frequently Asked Questions
If making your mortgage payments is a challenge, or if you have an adjustable rate mortgage, you
may be considering a loan modification. Here are answers to frequently asked questions
Keep Uncle Sam and Lawsuit
Lawyers Away from Your Children's Inheritance
You can leave to your children what you've worked so hard to build in such a way
that it stays protected |
