Born in 1950? The IRS Has a New Deadline for You
This may be a challenging tax year, especially if you’re unprepared.
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What You Need to Know About Inheritance Tax
There comes a time in all of our lives when we have to say goodbye to a family member or friend. If you were close with the person who passed away, you might discover that theyâve left you something in ⦠Continue reading â
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Executor vs. Beneficiary Rights: Estate Planning Guide
When someone dies, others may be called on to manage their estate. An executor is charged with overseeing the distribution of someoneâs assets according to the will or state inheritance laws if they die without a will. The deceased personâs ⦠Continue reading â
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How to Calculate APR on a Credit Card
Are you wondering just how much it costs you to to carry a credit card balance? To understand how much youâre going to pay in interest, you will need to understand how your cardâs annual percentage rate (APR) works. The ⦠Continue reading â
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Is $6 million Enough to Retire at 55?
With smart money management, retiring at 55 years old with $6 million could be a breeze. But a lot of work has to go into the strategies you make and the actions that you take. That also includes how you ⦠Continue reading â
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Empowering Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Domestic violence can have a big impact on the workplace â here’s what it can look like and where to find help.
Understanding a Private Letter Ruling (PLR)
Private letter rulings, commonly known as âguidances,â are the bane of tax attorneys everywhere. They are very specific, vast in number and essential to understanding how tax law works. In brief, itâs a written answer issued by the IRS to a ⦠Continue reading â
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What Is the Volcker Rule, and How Does It Work?
The Volcker Rule was established following the Great Recession of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Essentially, the law stops depository banks from making risky and speculative investments with customer deposits. Furthermore, it prohibits banks from owning and investing in ⦠Continue reading â
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What Is the Best Age to Retire for Longevity and Health?
Most people would like to retire when they are still healthy and active but financially secure enough to continue an energetic lifestyle. The younger the better, for most of us. However, the best age to retire for longevity is different for everyone. It depends on many factors, such as your finances, your health, and what […]
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Why industry watchers expect mortgage rates to fluctuate in coming weeks
Mortgage rates, which climbed one day and dropped the next after the bank failures, will be volatile before stabilizing, experts say.