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It's a great idea to make yourself into a client that your accountant loves to see. You may help lower your accountant's stress levels by being a model client, and also make your own tax season easier and less... Continue
Everyone wants a full wallet, but some money-saving tips and tricks require hours of effort and frustration, while others end up costing you money. The result? Both your wallet and your patience wear... Continue
You might assume that your will or estate plan ensures that your money will go to your intended heirs. But inheritance theft is an insidious and underreported problem that can cost families dearly. And since inheritance thieves are usually... Continue
Chances are, over your lifetime, you've heard lots of financial and money-saving tips from folks who lived through the Great Depression—the longest, deepest, and most widespread economic depression of the 20th century.... Continue
If you're like many Americans, trusts are probably the single most powerful tax, estate, and financial planning tool you're not taking full advantage of. That's because you might not know what a trust is, why you would want to set one... Continue