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Annuity or CD? Depends on financial needs
If CDs or an annuity are your choices, answering these two questions can help you decide.
2 min read Sep 15, 2011 -
8 smart ways to approach a hefty windfall
It’s an unexpected pleasure and burden. What would experts do with a pile of cash?
5 min read Mar 17, 2011 -
Retire at age 66, or wait one more year?
Do the numbers on your Social Security benefits before ditching the job.
1 min read Mar 04, 2011 -
Jackpot! A plan for winning the lottery
Prepare to pull the trigger on a financial plan in the event you win the big one.
3 min read Jan 27, 2011 -
How to split up the willed family home
How does your family plan on dividing up actual property without disrupting the harmony?
7 min read Oct 04, 2010 -
The nuts and bolts of charitable trusts
Charitable remainder trusts let you skip the tax man, give to charity and receive an income, too.
5 min read Oct 13, 2009 -
How to create a retirement income stream
Accumulating money for retirement is easy compared to converting your investments to income.
7 min read Sep 15, 2009 -
Can’t avoid tax on early 401(k) pay
A 401(k) hardship withdrawal will nick you twice — once in taxes, and again in a penalty fee.
1 min read Sep 04, 2009 -
Wife eligible for social security survivor’s benefit at age 60
A widow who has not remarried is eligible at age 60 for Social Security survivor’s benefits.
2 min read Aug 20, 2009 -
Take steps to curb retirement plan fees
Use your clout and common sense to reduce the impact of fees on your retirement nest egg.
5 min read Jul 13, 2009