One thing I run into frequently — both working with clients and via correspondence with readers — is people who have financial goals that, to put it bluntly, are not very good. And to be clear, I just ...

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The additional standard deduction for people who have reached age 65 (or who are blind) is $1,600 for each married taxpayer or $2,000 for unmarried taxpayers. The contribution limit for Roth IRA and ...

TIPS are an extremely useful investment option in some scenarios. If you want to have a certain amount of purchasing power available, on a specific date, nothing can do that for you other than I Bonds ...

Pets create certain distinct challenges with respect to estate planning. At its core, the issue is that pets, legally speaking, are property. In your mind, your beloved terrier Marty is a member of ...