Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

Avoiding taxes could be a final act of love between spouses at the end of life.

For a gay couple, it is especially wise to be prepared for the issues of aging and illness.

Which investments are prime targets for index funds, and which need extra management?

Here are three ways to sidestep the “fiscal cliff.”

Capital gains tax rates are likely to rise on Jan. 1, 2013. Now is the time to consider the issue and do what you can to manage the increase.