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Counting on Lady Luck?
To start with, successful investing means a reliance on a mix of mathematical applications and other factors, like economic, political

A Multidimensional Picture of Portfolio Management
In an effort to see how various parts move together, it helps to take a broad and all-encompassing look at

What To Know About Medicare
Medicare may seem confusing, but if you take it step by step, it all becomes clear. Start with Medicare Part

When Death Do Us Part
Unlike a unilateral will, a prenup is a bilateral agreement crafted between two people. Ideally, a prenup will be drafted

Pen and Ink May Do for a Valid Will
More commonly known as holographic wills, handwritten wills are often implemented during emergency situations, namely when death is looming and

What Is a Dead Cat Bounce?
Has anybody actually ever seen a real dead cat bouncing after the animal has been dropped from a great height?

Just What Is a Conservatorship?
While Britney Spears’ conservatorship case and her multimillion-dollar fortune were extraordinary circumstances, her legal condition is not uncommon: Over 1.3

Did You Inherit a Mortgage
Did You Inherit a Mortgage? You are heir to a house — hurray! But wait! There’s a mortgage on

Should I Leave My Child a Buck
Should I Leave My Child a Buck? It is irresponsible enough that absent-minded parents occasionally manage to leave their

What To Know About Health Care Credits
What To Know About Health Care Credits A premium tax credit is designed to lower the total cost of

How Wills and Trusts Can Control Behavior
Dead Hand Control: How Wills and Trusts Can Control Behavior You may want to use your estate to influence

How To Take a Bath in the Market
How To Take a Bath in the Market As investors’ positions tank, their attitudes begin to morph. What likely

Out-of-State Properties Can Be a Probate Headache
Out-of-State Properties Can Be a Probate Headache Probating a will can turn into a drawn-out process, and unfortunately, you

What Kind of Mortgage Is Best for You?
What Kind of Mortgage Is Best for You? Before you can apply for a mortgage, you will need to

Know the Key Estate Planning Questions
Know the Key Estate Planning Questions Before you can create an estate plan, you need to answer the following

The Dangers of Procrastination
The Dangers of Procrastination If you dither and procrastinate over creating even a straightforward will or simple trust, you

Should You Reconsider Dividends?
Should You Reconsider Dividends? Dividend stocks provide a relatively low-risk strategy and a hedge in volatile markets. This is

What To Know About Charitable Bequests
What To Know About Charitable Bequests You can bequeath almost any asset you desire, whether that be to a

401(k) and IRA Limits Rise for 2023
401(k) and IRA Limits Rise for 2023 The IRS has announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their