10 Simple Steps For Your Estate Executor’s Duties During the Probate Process Family Tree Estate Planning has created this helpful infographic and document explaining the 10 simple steps to help your Estate Executor’s duties throughout the Probate process. Here’s a PDF version of the Estate Executor’s Duties:
What You Should Know Before Hiring a Tax Attorney or a CPA via @UpCounsel Blog
What You Should Know Before Hiring a Tax Attorney or a CPA This article was originally published on UpCounsel. I see or talk to my CPA about once a week. That may seem a little extreme, but it’s because he’s brilliant, he gives great advice, and because he’s also my dad. Many […]
What to Do If Your Business Is Selected for a Tax Audit via @UpCounsel Blog
What to Do If Your Business Is Selected for a Tax Audit This article was originally published on UpCounsel. By UpCounsel Business Attorney Leah Jacobs Don’t Panic This is my first bit of advice to anyone who has a business selected for a tax audit. Whether you are a small business CEO or a […]
What Does the New Tax Bill Mean for C-Corporations? via @UpCounsel Blog
What Does the New Tax Bill Mean for C-Corporations? This article was originally published on UpCounsel. By UpCounsel Business Attorney Ramsey Taylor Startup founders often have a lot of questions, but one of the most common is whether they should set up a C-Corporation for their new business. Alternatives usually considered are the […]
Tax Business Plan Template: Everything You Need to Know via @UpCounsel Blog
Tax Business Plan Template: Everything You Need to Know This article was originally published on UpCounsel. Its a strategy for all aspects of your business. It is a necessity for those looking to start a tax preparation or tax consulting business.3 min read A tax business plan template is a strategy for all […]
What is a Contract? Everything You Need to Know via @UpCounsel Blog
What is a Contract? Everything You Need to Know This article was originally published on UpCounsel. What is a contract? Contracts are a part of our everyday world. A contract might include a simple transaction at the local store.3 min read What is a contract? Contracts are a part of our everyday world. […]
Type of Corporations for Small Business via @UpCounsel Blog
Type of Corporations for Small Business This article was originally published on UpCounsel. There are five types of corporations for small business to select from. They include sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, C corporation, and S corporation.3 min read There are five types of corporations for small business to select from. They include sole […]
How to Hire a Great Business Lawyer? via @UpCounsel Blog
How to Hire a Great Business Lawyer? Written by Arleen Atienza This article was originally published on UpCounsel. A good foundation is crucial in starting any business and one of the pillars that keep a business stout and upright is a great business lawyer. As a business owner, you want to allot your […]
Online Estate Planning: How To Make a Will For Your Digital Life – via @AZCentral
Online Estate Planning: How To Make a Will For Your Digital Life This article was originally published on AZCentral. Big-name websites and companies can track your activities to deliver targeted advertising and build up an astonishingly detailed profile. Question: Do you have suggestions for creating a digital will? Answer: Estate planning is one of […]
Driverless Cars in Our Future – via @HoganInjury
This article originally appeared on HoganInjury.com – Find it HERE. June 1st, 2017 by Patrick Hogan There are more and more driverless cars on the road. There are an increasing number of companies running experimental driverless car programs. Apple, Google, Uber, and Tesla are a few of the better-known companies running these experiments. Many of […]
Asked: When is a good time to create a living trust? via @AZCentral
This article originally appeared on AZCentral.com – Please access the original article by clicking HERE. At what point in your life should a trust be established? Is it based on what you have such as money, stocks or tangible assets? Is wealth an issue? Answer: Arizona Republic personal finance writer, Russ Wiles, explains the ins […]
Upon Death, Are Business Assets Subject to Probate? via @AZCentral
This article originally appeared on AZCentral.com – Please access the original article by clicking HERE. Question from Anne in Prescott: My father recently passed away. His only asset of any value was his small manufacturing business Corporation. Is his business subject to probate? Answer: Anne, to answer your question I need to briefly answer a […]
Introduction to Probate – via @AZCentral
This article originally appeared on AZCentral.com – Please access the original article by clicking HERE. Motley Fool: Introduction to Probate When we die, our assets often go into probate. It’s important to understand the probate process to help in your estate planning. Probate is the legal process of administering an estate once someone dies, and […]
How To Avoid the Cost and Headaches of Probate Court – via @AZCentral
This article originally appeared on AZCentral.com – Please access the original article by clicking HERE. Staying out of probate court can save you thousands of dollars, time and frustration. In Maricopa County, there are about 22,000 probate cases a year, and the caseload has steadily increased in recent years. The term “probate” refers to the […]
What is probate court, and how can you avoid it? via @AZCentral
This article originally appeared on AZCentral.com – Please access the original article by clicking HERE. What is probate court, and how can you avoid it? Many people want to avoid probate court if they can because they don’t want to deal with the frustrations and cost of it. What can you do to avoid it?
Wall Street Volatility: What's an Older Investor to Do?
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Do Your Homework When Picking a Tax Preparer
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Set Your Kids Up For Financial Independence
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How to Protect Yourself From Family Fraud
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Scammers Are Customizing Fraud Against You
by Doug Shadel, AARP The Magazine, February 1, 2018|Comments: 0. shady person in the center of a target. Alamy. Once, fraudsters blanketed as many people…
Most Older Taxpayers Won't Spend Their Refunds
Most Older Taxpayers Won’t Spend Their Refunds. Many plan to pay debts or save, but some hope to splurge on electronics or travel. by Patrick…
AARP Survey Shows AAPI Community at Risk for Fraud
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Best Consumer Deals in February 2018
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Find Out How to Get Free Help This Tax Season
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Protect Yourself From Getting Scammed
by Sid Kirchheimer, AARP, January 23, 2018. shocked man at computer screen. Getty Images. There are fairly simple steps you can take to protect yourself…
Higher Standard Deduction Means Fewer Taxpayers to Itemize
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New Tax Law Changes Provisions for 529 Savings Plans
529 Plans No Longer Just for College Savings. The popular tax-free accounts can now be used to pay for private K-12 schools. by Brittany Hackett,…
New Tax Law May Make Paying Down Mortgage Popular
Is Now the Time to Pay Down Your Mortgage? The new tax law strengthens the arguments to pay off this debt faster. by Allan Roth,…
Half of 55+ Doubt They'll Be Debt Free
by Patrick Kiger, AARP, January 19, 2018|Comments: 0. Scrabble letters spell out the word debt. Terry Mathews/Alamy. The most common type of indebtedness is credit-card…
Retirees: Still Saving After All These Years
by Kent Allen, AARP, January 17, 2018|Comments: 0. A woman on a cruise looks out on the water. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images. The study found that…
New IRS Impostor Scams Target Accountants
by Gary Strauss, AARP, January 17, 2018. a man holding a mask. Getty Images. The latest incarnation of an old IRS impostor scam targets accountants…
IRS Tables Show What to Withhold From Paychecks
by Gary Strauss, AARP, January 17, 2018|Comments: 0. tool box full of money. Frank Bean/Getty Images. Tax law changes could increase your paycheck — but…
How to Deduct Medical Expenses Under New Tax Law
1 day ago … Nearly 9 million Americans deducted medical expenses in 2015, and nearly three-quarters of those taxpayers were older than 50, according to…
When Will the New 2018 Tax Laws Affect My Paycheck?
by Gary Strauss, AARP, January 9, 2018|Comments: 0. hands holding a large check. Getty Images. It will take a few weeks before workers see changes…
How to Protect Your Devices From Computer-Chip Flaws
How to Protect Your Devices From Computer-Chip Flaws. Take these steps now to minimize your risk of data theft. by Marc Saltzman, AARP, January 8,…
3 Worst States for Taxes on Retirees
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IRS Sets April 17 as Tax Filing Deadline
2 days ago … The Additional Child Tax Credit is based on a filer’s income and tax liability. Taxpayers who need filing and preparation help…
Biggest Blockbuster Drugs of All Time
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3 Best States for Taxes on Retirees
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AARP's Online Tool Helps Pick a Financial Advisor
1 day ago … Interview an Advisor, a free interactive guide from AARP and North American Securities Administrators Association, offers tips and suggests questions.
How Clutter is Costing You Money, Space and Time
by Shira Boss, AARP, January 3, 2018|Comments: 0. cluttered storage garage. Getty Images. Organizational experts say hanging on to old stuff can end up costing…
Boomers Household Income, Household Expenses
by Patrick Kiger, AARP, January 2, 2018|Comments: 0. Boomer Earnings Survey. Julia Sudnitskaya/Getty Images. Boomers and Gen-X families were both more affluent than millenials, the…
The Biggest Scams of 2017
1 day ago … The AARP Fraud Network identified the biggest scam stories of the past year. The good news is that at least one…
Act Quickly to Lower Your 2017 Tax Bill
1 day ago … Check your medical expenses. The new tax law supports an AARP-backed initiative allowing filers to deduct medical and health expenses that…
Ways to Budget and Save Money in 2018
1 day ago … A new year typically brings resolutions, and for many, it could be a good time to refocus personal budgets. The big…
Look Back at the Financial Market this Year
by Allan Roth, AARP, December 27, 2017|Comments: 0. baseball made of money. iStock. As we end the year, it’s a perfect time to look back…
New No Talking Phone Scams to Beware Of
by Sid Kirchheimer, AARP Bulletin, December 26, 2017|Comments: 0. Scam Alert : No Talk Phone Scams. Dan Bejar/theispot. Most telephone scammers rely on talk, getting…
Veterans' Mortgages Scam Protection
by David Frank, AARP, December 19, 2017|Comments: 0. Refinancing Scams Target Veterans. Blend Images/Getty Images. New rules are designed to prevent lenders from convincing veterans…
3 Best Costco Kirkland Products for the Holidays
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Survey: Divorcees Worse Off Than Widows
by George Mannes, AARP, December 14, 2017|Comments: 0. Divorcees Worse Off Than Widows. Marcel Christ/Gallery Stock. Divorce can be especially problematic to the financial security…
Make Your Donation Go Further This Holiday Season
by Shira Boss, AARP, December 14, 2017|Comments: 0. Hands holding money. Jamie Grill/Getty Images. ‘Tis the season of gifts — and not only those wrapped…
Kentucky Lawyer in Social Security Fraud Case Is Caught
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AARP Travel Wants to Hear From You
1 day ago … Whether it’s that vacation of a lifetime to a far-flung land or a long weekend at your friend’s country home, taking…
37 States That Won't Tax Your Social Security Benefits
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Best Holiday Deals at Dollar Stores
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Adults Aged 75+ Tend to Invest More and Own More Stocks
by Patrick Kiger, AARP, December 5, 2017|Comments: 1. Stock Wealth Survey. Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty Images. The survey also found that 75-and-older households also saw the biggest…
Dr. Phil Talks Veterans Scams With AARP Fraud Expert Doug Shadel
1 day ago … Learn the latest veterans scams targeting not only military members but their families. Plus discover resources to avoid scams in the…
Wrong Investing Questions to Ask Advisor
by Allan Roth, AARP, December 2017|Comments: 0. Stop Asking the Wrong Investing Questions. Istock. As a financial planner, I get asked a lot of questions.…
Give Yourself a Financial Checkup this Season
by Michelle V. Rafter, AARP The Magazine, December 2017/January 2018| Comments: 0. Your New Year Financial Health Exam. Chris O’Riley. Financial planners ask their clients…
Be On Alert for Charity Check Scams This Season
When you took your copy of AARP The Magazine out of your mailbox this month, there were probably lots of letters and packages from charities…
Ski Resorts That Offer Free Season Passes to Older Skiers
by Austin O’Connor, AARP, November 30, 2017. Seniors Ski Free. iStockphoto/ Getty Images. Many ski resorts across the country offer free or discounted season passes…
Don't Sacrifice Living For Your Savings
by Jane Bryant Quinn, AARP Bulletin, December 2017|Comments: 0. Is it Time to Splurge or pinch pennies? Getty Images. Here’s a surprising question. Do we…
Watch Out For These Holiday Scams
Fight Back Against Scammers. Check out the AARP Fraud Network for tools and resources to detect the latest scams and a hotline to report the…
Best 2017 Black Friday Deals for Consumers
Best Black Friday Deals We Know About So Far. Shoppers, you need a plan. by Shelley Emling, AARP, November 21, 2017|Comments: 0. Black Friday Deals.…
Best States to Move to in 2018 for Lower Taxes
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Figure Out Your Company’s Make-or-Break Strategic Problems, Then Use Small Teams to Solve Them
Posted by HBR.org: 2017-11-16 15:00:15 UTC rosmaro/Getty Images Can a large incumbent company rediscover how to act like an agile start-up? I believe the answer is yes, though success depends largely on another question: Can the executive team learn to get out of the way? Behaving like an agile start-up implies speed, a sharply defined […]
Kiplinger's Favorite High-Yield Dividend Stocks
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What's the Best Holiday Gift Card to Purchase?
by Austin O’Connor, AARP, November 13, 2017|Comments: 0. Gift card rankings. Istock. Once shunned, gift cards are now the most wanted item on many …
Netflix Email Scam Asks for Billing Information
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Where to Retire in Florida
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3 Reliable Used Cars That Are Bargains
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AARP Survey Finds Veterans Are Frequent Scam Victims
2 days ago … Operation Protect Veterans, a joint effort by AARP Fraud Watch Network and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, warns former military members …
Home Loan and Homeownership Benefits for Veterans
How Veterans Can Get Home Loan Benefits. Learn about home loan and homeownership benefits. by Brittany Hackett, AARP, November 6, 2017| Comments: 0. VA Loans…
3 Top Companies That Are Going to the Dogs
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Jerome Powell Named New Federal Reserve Chairman
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Five Bad Money Habits That You Can Fix Right Now
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End-of-Life Decisions: Plan Now!
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States Seek to Expand Lawsuit Against Generic Drugmakers
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3 Ways To Make Sure You’re Ready for Surprise Costs in Retirement
This article originally appeared on Time Money Magazine. By Walter Updegrave October 25, 2017 Source URL: http://time.com/money/4992712/3-ways-to-make-sure-youre-ready-for-surprise-costs-in-retirement/ You’ve saved diligently, built an impressive nest egg and now you’re ready to call it a career. Great, just one question: Do you really know how much you’ll have to shell out each year to cover your expenses […]
45 Senior Travel Discounts
Oct 25, 2017 … Fifty-one percent are expected to travel only domestically, while 43 percent will travel both domestically and internationally, according to AARP …
Consumer Protection: Avoiding Scams, Fraud and Bad Deals
AARP Members Enjoy Exclusive Discounts on Travel, Dining and More. … Exclusive savings and benefits with the AARP Auto Insurance Program from The …
Con Man Tries to Scam Richard Branson
Oct 18, 2017 … But Branson’s story is a cautionary tale. For more information on fraud and watchdog alerts, check out AARP’s Fraud Watch Network.
Living On a Budget and Tips to Save Money – AARP
Living on a budget tips and how to save money advice to help consumers keep more money in their pocket with better money management.
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Great Grocery Discounts And Saving Deals
Oct 12, 2017 … 4. Compare Foods Supermarket: 10 percent off every Wednesday for 60-plus. 5. CoinFlip: AARP discount gives you instant savings on grocery …
Disputing, Fixing Credit Bureau Report Error, Mistake – AARP Bulletin
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Should Your Investment Portfolio Include Bitcoin?
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New Federal Requirements on High-Interest Payday Loans
by Gary Strauss, AARP, October 9, 2017|Comments: 0. Feds to Crackdown on Payday … Join or renew your AARP membership today for just $16 per…
Tips for Harmonious Joint Family Ownership of Vacation Properties
With proper planning, owning vacation property with other family members can be a pleasant and even bonding experience. The key is to determine, as early as possible, what the parties expect and desire from the property ownership and the most effective and efficient manner of ownership. Often times, family members will inherit or receive as […]
Research: Shifting the Power Balance with an Abusive Boss
Executive Summary When confronting an abusive supervisor, employees often assume they have two choices: confrontation or avoidance. But new research suggests a third option: Targets of abuse can flip the script, shifting the balance of power in their favor when bosses make life miserable. As subordinates gain leverage over time, they can strategically influence supervisors to stop […]
Do You Need a Formal Degree, or Will a MOOC Do?
Executive Summary We all know that in the modern economy, we can’t just stop learning. But how to keep educating ourselves is a complicated question. Is it a worthwhile investment to get a formal degree, like an MBA or PhD? Should you take a more targeted approach, with a short-term executive education program? Or perhaps DIY […]
Women and pain: Disparities in experience and treatment
In August, The New York Times published a guest op-ed by a man named David Roberts who suffered from severe chronic pain for many years before finally finding relief. The piece immediately went viral, with distinguished news journalist and personality Dan Rather posting it to his Facebook page with the addendum that it could “offer […]
Making Time to Really Listen to Your Patients
Executive Summary Modern medicine’s true healing potential depends on a resource that is being systematically depleted: the time and capacity to truly listen to patients, hear their stories, and learn not only what’s the matter with them but also what matters to them. Some health professionals claim that workload and other factors have compressed medical encounters to […]
Data From 3.5 Million Employees Shows How Innovation Really Works
Executive Summary The variables that make for a successful innovation program are independent of whether the company is seeking disruptive or incremental innovations. It doesn’t matter whether they’re asking for process or product innovation, what industry the company is in, or even, for the most part, whether the company is large or small. That’s according to […]
Why Retailers Should Retire Holiday Shopping Season
Executive Summary It’s time that retailers re-think their approach to the holiday shopping season. It no longer makes sense to rely on disproportionate revenue from the holiday season to make up for softness in sales during the rest of the year. Customers don’t want retailers to dictate their shopping schedule; wealthy customers are getting used […]
TIGTA Determines Improvements Are Needed In Estate And Gift Examination Processes
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Black Monday: What I Learned from the 1987 Stock Market Crash
Five key lessons from a breathtaking one-day plunge in the Dow Jones industrial average. A week before the 1987 stock market crash I had all of my investment money in Twentieth Century Ultra, an aggressive stock fund that has since been renamed American Century Ultra (symbol TWCUX). That included money to pay for my stepson’s […]
Best Tech Stocks in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is the heart of the technology sector. Naturally, you’d assume that shares of the publicly traded tech companies based in such storied California cities as Cupertino, Mountain View and Menlo Park must be producing scorching returns in the current bull market. We set out to determine if that’s an accurate assumption for the […]
Earnings Calendar, Week of Oct. 9-13, 2017 (BLK, C, BAC)
Check out our weekly earnings calendar and read the latest quarterly earnings previews. Getty Images By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor October 2, 2017 Below is a weekly earnings calendar of the most important upcoming quarterly reports schedule to be released by publicly traded companies. There are also earnings previews for select companies. Please check […]
Releases: End of the Road or Just a New Beginning?
The fiduciary who thinks a receipt and release is the answer to all future claims for an accounting and liability may have a surprise in store. Over the past several months, Surrogates have explored the issue of receipts and releases, and have provided insight into just how far they will go to “save the day.” The […]
How to Plan for the Unforeseen
The financial effects of unexpected events like death or illness can be blunted or controlled with some preparation, advisers say. Source: NYTimes How to Plan for the Unforeseen
Planning ahead after a divorce
If you’ve recently divorced, your time likely has been consumed with meetings with attorneys and in negotiations, even if everything was amicable. Probably the last thing you want to do is review your estate plan. But you owe it to yourself and your children to make the necessary updates to reflect your current situation. Keep […]
Doctors Feel Excluded from Health Care Value Efforts
Executive Summary U.S. hospitals and healthcare groups have experimented over the past decade with new management structures and alternative payment models to provide quality healthcare at lower cost. But physicians have been slow to embrace these for a host of reasons. Chief among them, Bain and Company research shows, is that they feel excluded from […]
Forming Stronger Bonds with People at Work
Executive Summary The pressure of tight deadlines and the pace of technology mean that fewer Americans are finding friendship in the workplace. But connecting with others at work shouldn’t be a nice to have. Research shows that having high-quality connections can help us be more creative, resilient, and even live longer. To connect, you need […]
How to Gain Credibility When You Have Little Experience
Executive Summary To be successful, young workers need to be seen as credible before they have had the opportunity to build expertise from the ground up. It’s an incredibly difficult obstacle for younger workers in their first job to overcome. But there are five activities that young professionals can do to jumpstart their career trajectories: leverage your research […]
Social Security benefits: When is the right time to begin receiving payments?
Are you nearing the time when you can begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits? You deserve it after paying into the system all these years. But the monthly amount you’re entitled to collect, as well as how long you receive benefits, depends on when you officially apply for benefits. This isn’t an easy decision, and […]
Withdrawal of Proposed Tax Regulations Affecting Availability of Valuation Discounts to Family Business Owners
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CEOs Explain How They Gender-Balanced Their Boards
Executive Summary Despite more evidence about the benefits of the increasing the number women on boards, 2016 saw a decline in the percent of women on U.S. corporate boards. Considering how much influence CEOs have over board appointments, they can do a better job of advocating for getting more women on the board. Interviews with […]
A doctor’s recipe for a healthy breakfast
When I look at the typical breakfast food offerings at many restaurants, supermarkets, and food trucks, and I think about the health of our nation, I want to cry. Muffins, bagels, donuts, pancakes, waffles, French toast sticks… Want some bacon, sausage, or fried potatoes with that, ma’am? Then there’s what marketing tells you is a […]
5 Stocks the Bull Market Left Behind
Formerly known as Kraft Foods, Mondelez is the world’s largest snack company, operating in more than 80 countries with seven brands generating over $1 billion in annual sales, including Oreo, Cadbury and Trident gum. But the company has recently been the victim of shifting consumer trends. North American food shoppers are increasingly eschewing middle-aisle packaged […]
Uncovering the Real Costs in Your Mutual Fund
Hidden costs could be holding back the returns on your investment portfolio. Here are three places investors should take a closer look at when evaluating mutual funds. Most people invest in mutual funds because they’re easy. The fund manager does the research for you, so you don’t have to spend a lot of time choosing […]
Medicare Part D Beneficiaries May Pay Less for Prescriptions in 2018
The infamous “doughnut hole,” the coverage gap in which you pay a big portion of Part D drug costs, will shrink a bit more next year. Getty Images By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor October 6, 2017 QWhat will be happening with the Medicare Part D doughnut hole in 2018? Will it continue to close? AThe […]
Don't Let Late-in-the-Game Losses Destroy Years of Smart Saving
Even hot stock markets eventually cool off, and that could leave those near retirement (and those who recently retired) especially vulnerable. Financial professionals spend a lot of time talking about volatility, and with good reason. It’s every investor’s worst enemy. Over time, it can harm your returns. SEE ALSO: 12 Strategies to Generate Income in […]
Social Security Numbers Could Be Replaced
by Beth Brophy, AARP, October 5, 2017|Comments: 0. SSN Replacement … Get more tips on avoiding scams and fraud in the AARP Money Matters newsletter …
America's Top Restaurants Announced
The Michelin stars, however, are the coveted prize. They will be unveiled this month on separate days for each city, perpetuating the drama that surrounds them in the industry. San Francisco’s stars will be announced Oct. 12; Washington’s, Oct. 17; Chicago’s, Oct. 20; and New York’s, Oct. 30. The guidebooks will be available in print […]
Social Security Numbers Could Be Replaced
Joyce’s remarks came a month after Equifax hackers gained access to the Social Security numbers and birth dates of more than 145 million Americans. He said the Social Security number has “outlived its usefulness,” according to the Hill newspaper. “It’s a flawed system that we can’t roll back after a breach.” Another problem, he said, is that once a […]
Proposed Section 2704 Regulations to be Withdrawn
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How Successful Solopreneurs Make Money
Dorie Clark, a marketing strategy consultant, answers a burning question: how do people make money off of what they know? She outlines the options for experts who want to monetize their knowledge. Clark explains, using herself and other successful solopreneurs as examples, how to earn revenue from public speaking, podcasting, e-books, and online courses. She […]
IRS and Treasury Department Announce Withdrawal of Proposed 2704 Regulations
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The Key to Campbell Soup’s Turnaround? Civility.
Executive Summary The best way to truly win the hearts and minds of people, and generate huge returns for your organization and its stakeholders, is by leading with civility. This means spending a considerable amount of effort acknowledging people’s contributions, listening better, respecting others’ time, and making people feel valued. Research has shown that prioritizing civility can […]
The Wrong Estate Executor Can Make Family Drama Worse, As Jerry Garcia’s Heirs Discovered
When Grateful Dead legend Jerry Garcia died of a heart attack in 1995 at age 53, he left his assets to his third wife, three daughters by two ex-wives, a fourth daughter by a former girlfriend, and a step-daughter, among other beneficiaries. Predictably, there was trouble ahead and trouble behind. Garcia didn’t help matters when […]
The “Smart Society” of the Future Doesn’t Look Like Science Fiction
What is a “smart” society? While flights of imagination from science-fiction writers, filmmakers, and techno-futurists involve things like flying cars and teleportation, in practice smart technology is making inroads in a piecemeal fashion, often in rather banal circumstances. In Chicago, for example, predictive analytics is improving health inspections schedules in restaurants, while in Boston city […]
The secret to happiness? Here’s some advice from the longest-running study on happiness
I have always considered myself a happy person, even though I may not always look it thanks to inheriting my father’s furrowed brow. Are there times when I’m not happy? Of course. Do I wish I could be happier more often? Who wouldn’t? While it seems everyone is looking for the answer to the age-old […]
Treasury Plans to Pull Unpopular Discount Regulation
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Why Is CEO Pay Rising? Maybe There Aren’t Enough Good CEOs
Executive Summary Rarely do people ask, “How many people can actually run a large, publicly traded company?” The answer to this question is critical in determining whether CEO pay is excessive, because an important part of the value equation for any CEO position is how many well-qualified executives make up the labor pool of viable […]
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