Source: Kiplinger 10 Projects to Help You Live in Your Home Forever
10 Things to Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims
Source: Kiplinger 10 Things to Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims
How To Avoid Storm-Related Scams and Fraud
“Cybercriminals are opportunists and, sadly, events like Harvey and Irma are prime examples of their preying on humanity’s empathy and trust,’’ says Zack Allen, manager of threat operations at security consultant ZeroFox. “People all over the world quickly rushed to their social media accounts to find the best avenues to donate to victims, but these […]
7 Dividend Stocks Whose Payouts Could Double in 3 Years
Source: Kiplinger 7 Dividend Stocks Whose Payouts Could Double in 3 Years
New Rules for Reverse Mortgages
The government is changing the loan’s insurance costs and reducing how much applicants can borrow–and the window for borrowing under the old rules is closing fast. Source: Kiplinger New Rules for Reverse Mortgages
Small-Business Owners' Biggest Retirement Mistake
After spending a lifetime concentrating on their companies, many small-business owners find themselves in a tough spot near the end of their careers. They’ve neglected planning for succession or a sale. Source: Kiplinger Small-Business Owners’ Biggest Retirement Mistake
Equifax Data Breach – 143 Million U.S. Consumers Affected
Equifax is one of three major consumer credit-reporting agencies, with data on more than 820 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide. “Given the kind of data, the potential for financial fraud, and identity theft is quite high,’’ said cybersecurity expert Mark Nunnikhoven of security software firm Trend Micro. Equifax has created a website (equifaxsecurity2017.com) where consumers can […]
The Equifax Data Breach: What You Should Do
One of the gatekeepers to your most sensitive personal information was hacked, bigtime. Here’s how to protect yourself. Source: Kiplinger The Equifax Data Breach: What You Should Do
After a Hurricane, Beware Flooded Cars for Sale
If you’re buying a used vehicle in an area recently hit by a hurricane, check to make sure it doesn’t have any flood damage. Source: Kiplinger After a Hurricane, Beware Flooded Cars for Sale
7 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy for Growth, Too
Source: Kiplinger 7 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy for Growth, Too
5 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio in a Stock Market Correction
Source: Kiplinger 5 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio in a Stock Market Correction
Berkshire Hathaway Stock: Buy or Sell?
Shares in Warren Buffett’s company are a bargain, but don’t expect too much. Source: Kiplinger Berkshire Hathaway Stock: Buy or Sell?
Tax Diversification: An Untapped Resource for Wealth Over Your Lifetime
Sure, diversifying is a good idea for investors, but unless part of your diversification strategy is based on how your investments are taxed, you could be missing out in retirement. Source: Kiplinger Tax Diversification: An Untapped Resource for Wealth Over Your Lifetime
Wells Fargo Finds More Suspicious Accounts
The company said it is taking steps to make amends and already has paid more than $3.7 million in refunds and credits to customers who’ve gone through the bank’s complaint and mediation process. Victims may receive additional compensation from a $142 million class-action settlement, which was approved by a judge in July. Over the next […]
Retirees, Schedule an Insurance Audit
Pull out your policies and sharpen your pencil: It’s time to plug the leaks and find stronger, cheaper insurance coverage. Source: Kiplinger Retirees, Schedule an Insurance Audit
4 Must-Dos Before Retirement
I’ve seen too many people get too late a start on these four essential retirement checklist items. Source: Kiplinger 4 Must-Dos Before Retirement
It's Time for the Tax Talk
Don’t ignore the toll taxes can take on your retirement savings. Breaking down your income streams into four “tax buckets” can help clarify your plan. Source: Kiplinger It’s Time for the Tax Talk
Best College Majors for Your Career 2017-2018
Source: Kiplinger Best College Majors for Your Career 2017-2018
Exports Grow but Trade Deficit Rises
Kiplinger’s latest forecast on the direction of the trade deficit. Source: Kiplinger Exports Grow but Trade Deficit Rises
7 Ways Lidl Is Disrupting Supermarket Shopping
Source: Kiplinger 7 Ways Lidl Is Disrupting Supermarket Shopping
How to Land the Job When You're Overqualified
Don’t let too much experience on your resume derail your job search. Source: Kiplinger How to Land the Job When You’re Overqualified
Worst College Majors for Your Career 2017-2018
Source: Kiplinger Worst College Majors for Your Career 2017-2018
7 Best Fidelity Funds for Diversification
Source: Kiplinger 7 Best Fidelity Funds for Diversification
Give Your 401(k) a Midyear Checkup
Now is a good time to review your 401(k) contributions to make sure you’re getting your employer’s full match. Source: Kiplinger Give Your 401(k) a Midyear Checkup
The Price of Good Advice: 3 Ways a Financial Adviser Can Save You Money
It’s always a good idea to know how much you’re paying for financial help, but what might be just important (or more so) is how much you could be saving by getting good advice. Source: Kiplinger The Price of Good Advice: 3 Ways a Financial Adviser Can Save You Money
Tight Inventory Spurs Prices
Kiplinger’s latest forecast on housing starts and home sales Source: Kiplinger Tight Inventory Spurs Prices
Harvey Likely to Slow Q3 GDP, Push Q4 Up
Kiplinger’s latest forecast for the GDP growth rate Source: Kiplinger Harvey Likely to Slow Q3 GDP, Push Q4 Up
Reverse Mortgages That Work
A path to provide retirees with financial flexibility and security. Source: Kiplinger Reverse Mortgages That Work
10 Retirement Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life
Source: Kiplinger 10 Retirement Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life
How to Turn Your Backyard Into a Moneymaker
These tips will evolve your home into a profit center. Source: Kiplinger How to Turn Your Backyard Into a Moneymaker
A 10-Stock DRIP Portfolio to Get Rich Slowly
The simple, yet effective, beauty of dividend reinvestment plans is that they are designed to take the emotion out of investing. A core portfolio featuring these 10 companies can help build wealth while reducing risk. Source: Kiplinger A 10-Stock DRIP Portfolio to Get Rich Slowly
Plan Retirement as Thoroughly as Your Vacation
Source: Kiplinger Plan Retirement as Thoroughly as Your Vacation
When It Pays to Bend Financial Rules
Financial rules of thumb take a lot of the guesswork out of money issues, but one size may not fit all. Source: Kiplinger When It Pays to Bend Financial Rules
How to Find a Home's Claims History
Ask for the seller’s disclosure report to uncover problems that could affect your homeowners premiums. Source: Kiplinger How to Find a Home’s Claims History
Helping Women Over 50 Face Their Financial Fears
After hearing too many stories of women who had ignored their finances until they became widows, a publicist and an insurance executive decided to get them talking about it. Source: NYTimes Helping Women Over 50 Face Their Financial Fears
What to Do After Inheriting an IRA
Heirs must begin taking withdrawals once they inherit an IRA, but how they choose to make those distributions can have a big impact on their account balance over time. Source: Kiplinger What to Do After Inheriting an IRA
Stop Pushing My Buttons! Family Tensions Can Prevent Forward Planning
All families are emotionally complex systems. But there are ways to defuse the inevitable friction every family experiences, and it all starts with you. Source: Kiplinger Stop Pushing My Buttons! Family Tensions Can Prevent Forward Planning
7 Moves for Retirees to Survive a Market Swoon
Source: Kiplinger 7 Moves for Retirees to Survive a Market Swoon
Job Growth Downshifting but Decent
Kiplinger’s latest forecast on jobs Source: Kiplinger Job Growth Downshifting but Decent
Protect Social Security Number, Avoid Identity Theft
Leave it Home. Never carry your Social Security card — what if your wallet or purse is stolen? The same goes for your Medicare card (which includes your Social), unless you’re seeing a health care provider for the first time. If you like the security of having an ID on you, carry a photocopy of […]
The 3 Best U.S. Stocks to Buy for Big Global Profits
Source: Kiplinger The 3 Best U.S. Stocks to Buy for Big Global Profits
10 Stocks That Every 20-Year-Old Should Buy
Source: Kiplinger 10 Stocks That Every 20-Year-Old Should Buy
Kids Leaving Home? How New Empty Nesters Can Save, Invest
Whether your kids are off to college or to kindergarten, becoming an empty nester could free up a big chunk of money for parents. It could help fund your retirement or pay off your mortgage in half the time. Source: Kiplinger Kids Leaving Home? How New Empty Nesters Can Save, Invest
Does Life Insurance Deserve a Place in Your Retirement Portfolio?
For many people, it could be worth looking into. But make sure you understand the pros and cons, what you’re paying and what you’re getting for that money. Source: Kiplinger Does Life Insurance Deserve a Place in Your Retirement Portfolio?
Donating to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Plenty of organizations are raising money to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Check out these groups before you donate to be sure your gift goes to those who need it — and not to scam artists. Source: Kiplinger Donating to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Forecast for Fall Foliage Promises Beautiful Views
“It’s the most optimistic forecast I’ve had in a couple of years,” Jim Salge, who tracks annual autumn foliage for Yankee Magazine, told the Associated Press. “The biggest thing that can go wrong with foliage is a really wet couple of weeks leading up. We’ll really need that typical fall weather in New England — warm, […]
How Well Do You Really Know Warren Buffett?
Source: Kiplinger How Well Do You Really Know Warren Buffett?
5 Greatest Health-Care Stocks of All Time
Source: Kiplinger 5 Greatest Health-Care Stocks of All Time
Say Goodbye to MyRA, Hello to Roth IRA
The government may be shutting down its investment program, but don’t let that stop you from saving for retirement. There are lots of tax-friendly Roth IRA possibilities, even for those with just $50 a month to spare. Source: Kiplinger Say Goodbye to MyRA, Hello to Roth IRA
It's Time to Flip Your Financial Focus
These 5 often-overlooked issues could make or break your retirement. Source: Kiplinger It’s Time to Flip Your Financial Focus
Orlando and Naples Ranked Amongst Best Cities to Retire
WalletHub also provided rankings on factors important to older Americans. Plano, Texas, for example, has the highest percentage of older people in its workforce, while Los Angeles offers the highest share of recreational and senior centers. Laredo, Texas, has the lowest cost for home health services. In its rankings, SmartAsset focused on a narrower range […]
4 Funds to Cut Your Risk in a Stock Market Correction
These low-volatility funds can keep your portfolio from getting creamed during the next selloff. Source: Kiplinger 4 Funds to Cut Your Risk in a Stock Market Correction
Give Back to Support Your Hometown
Giving to a community foundation gives donors flexibility on where their financial aid flows and helps them make choices based on their interests. Source: Kiplinger Give Back to Support Your Hometown
10 Tech Stocks Releasing Game-Changing Products
Source: Kiplinger 10 Tech Stocks Releasing Game-Changing Products
Should You Put Your Countdown to Retirement on Hold?
Federal employees have a lot to gain (how’s $10,000 more per year in retirement sound?) by sticking it out until age 66. Source: Kiplinger Should You Put Your Countdown to Retirement on Hold?
Sell Your House Faster With These 6 House Flipping Tactics
Work it like a professional for a quick sale at a great price. Source: Kiplinger Sell Your House Faster With These 6 House Flipping Tactics
3 Greatest Retailer Stocks of All Time
Source: Kiplinger 3 Greatest Retailer Stocks of All Time
Impostor Scam Tells Victims They Won the Sweepstakes – AARP
“This is just a scheme using the well-known names of Make-A-Wish and the FTC to rob thousands of dollars from people,” the FTC warns on its website. “Once you wire money or send banking information, you will never see your money again.” The agency provides these tips to protect yourself: “If someone asks you to […]
Amazon Slated to Cut Prices on Whole Foods Groceries – AARP
Other foods that are now cheaper: avocados, kale, baby lettuce, tilapia, almond butter, organic eggs and rotisserie chicken. And the company announced that the cost of more items will be cut soon. Amazon plans to offer the Whole Foods Organic 365 line of generic brand products — along with Whole Paws pet products — through […]
$1M in Retirement Savings Lasts 20+ Years in Mississippi
The spread was significant: According to the study, $1 million will run out in less than a dozen years in Hawaii (which has extremely high food and housing costs) but will last more than 26 years in Mississippi (which, not unexpectedly, has exactly the opposite situation). The gap between Hawaii and the second-most-expensive state (California) […]
Places to Visit – Best Vacation Spots, Travel Destinations – AARP
Avis & Budget Members save up to 25% off base rates, plus get a free upgrade on compact through full-size car class bookings (based on availability). Grand European Travel Members save $100 per person on guided vacations and river cruises, plus receive a free gift. Hilton Hotels Members save up to 10% off the best […]
Car Rental Deals for Trips Down South – AARP
A number of rental car companies have dropped some one-way East Coast rentals to as little as $5 per day. There are some additional fees and taxes, but it’s still a good deal. During a quick search, we found Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar all running specials for weeks in the fall. For example, a three-day rental from Portland, Maine, to […]
Buying a New Car? Check the Resale Value
Even people who hold cars forever should pay attention to this metric. Source: Kiplinger Buying a New Car? Check the Resale Value
States Mandating Access to Retirement Savings Plans
But there is a hitch: These attempts are likely to be challenged in court for allegedly violating federal pension laws. According to the Journal, Oregon and other states are hiring lawyers to declare that their plans don’t hold the employer liable if something goes wrong and employees sue. Some experts say the courts may ultimately […]
New Scam Mimics National Institutes of Health
NIH does dispense grant money to researchers who apply for it to serve a public purpose. But Uncle Sam does not call people out of the blue to give them grants, and the money isn’t for personal use, officials say. “If you get a call like this from someone asking you to pay money to […]
10 Facts About the History of Social Security Benefits
In honor of its 82nd anniversary, here are 10 interesting facts about Social Security. (Sign a birthday card to help keep the program strong.) 1. When Social Security legislation was approved in 1935, the minimum monthly benefit was $10 and the maximum was $85. Average monthly benefit check in 2017: $1,323, or about $15,881 a year. For […]
Five Key Questions To Ask When Creating Law Firm Equity Agreements
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug Bend is the Managing Partner at Bend Law Group, PC, a law firm focused on advising small business owners. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p><span>When drafting an equity agreement, partners need to […]
FTC Partners With Phone Carriers to Block Robo-Calls – AARP
Complaints about the calls have been pouring into the FTC — so much so that they are the No. 1 complaint the agency receives. The FTC plans to process your complaint within one business day and immediately turn over information you gathered from the caller to phone carriers and other industry partners. As part of the partnership, the […]
Iceland Vacation Ideas – Destinations to Visit in Ireland – AARP
Vacation Deals Members save up to $570 on vacation packages at the AARP® Travel Center Powered by Expedia®. Liberty Travel Members receive discounts on select vacation packages and assistance from travel agents. Hotel Discounts Members save at Best Western, Hilton Hotels, La Quinta, Wyndham and more. Source: AARP Travel Iceland Vacation Ideas – Destinations to […]
What to Expect at the Taste of West Cork Food Festival – AARP
The festival, which runs this year from Sept. 8 to 17, is increasingly known as a must-do for foodies, yet it’s also an opportunity for any visitor to dive into local culture in a unique (and tasty) way. Events are spread out through eight islands and 33 towns and villages. They include walking tours and street […]
Employers Slash Retirement Benefits Spending
The retirement cost cuts came as employers shifted from defined benefit retirement plans to defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s. “Beyond the overall increase, there has been a seismic shift that can be characterized as a tale of two benefit programs,” John Bremen, managing director of human capital and benefits for Willis Towers Watson, said […]
Debunking the Top 5 Retire-Myths – Kiplinger
This Kiplinger article was written by Ali Swofford, PhD, CLU, ChFC, President of Swofford Financial in May 2017. You can find Ali’s Kiplinger bio here. Read the full article here. Your ideas on what your life will be like in retirement, how you’ll pay for it, when it will come and how much you’ll spend once […]
Cooking Classes and Cuisine Tours Around the World – AARP
“Today’s travelers are experiential,” says Erik Wolf, executive director of the World Food Travel Association, a nonprofit educational organization whose community of food-focused travel professionals numbers 48,000, according to Wolf — up from 18,000 in 2013. “People want to get out of the bus or the car and actively participate and learn and do.” Epitourean, a Colorado-based […]
Social Security COLA Projected to Rise 2 Percent
It would be the largest increase since 2012, when the COLA rose 3.6 percent. Social Security recipients received no cost-of-living adjustment in 2016 and just 0.3 percent in 2017. If the trustees’ projections are correct, on average, beneficiaries would receive an additional $28 a month. The Medicare Part B standard monthly premium is expected to […]
Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Tips, Where to See Eclipse – AARP
Homestead National Monument, Neb. (eclipse: 1:02 Central Time) Bill Nye the Science Guy leads the cheers on eclipse day at Homestead, which is about 50 miles south of Lincoln. Visitors can make pinhole viewers to safely watch the partial phases of the eclipse. NASA scientists will talk about subjects like space exploration and astronaut training, and another […]
Midwest States Best for Adults Near Retirement Age
The top-ranked state is Nebraska, which scored A ratings in financial issues and community quality of life, though it pulled C’s in health care, employment and housing. Runner-up Michigan scored B’s in financial issues and health care, and C’s in the rest. The remainder of the top 10, in order: Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Tennessee, […]
8% of Multi-Employer Pension Plans At Risk of Defaulting
Rich worked from 2013 to 2016 for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (PBGC), the federal agency that insures pension plans. He predicted problems in particular for multiemployer plans, in which employers in unionized industries contribute to a single plan. Rich said he expected that close to 8 percent of those plans will default over the […]
3 Mutual Funds to Play the Recovery in European Stocks
Corporate earnings and European economies are improving, and the stocks are cheap. European stocks, which have lagged their U.S. counterparts dramatically since the bull market began in 2009, are closing the gap. In the first five months of 2017, the MSCI Europe index returned 16.6%—nearly double the return of Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index. See […]
2 Essential Paths to a Secure Retirement
Our interactive guide helps you see into your financial future. If you stay on the green path as you move down the page, congratulations, your retirement plan is sound! If you find yourself on the red path, don’t worry — there’s still hope! Just follow the tips in the guide and at aarp.org/retirement to get you back […]
The Top Mistakes Of Selling A Business And How To Avoid Them
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug is the founder of Bend Law Group, PC, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p>If done correctly, selling your business, just like selling […]
3 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Retirement
Here’s what NOT to do if you want your retirement to be a success. Most of the financial advice you see focuses on telling individuals what they need to do to be a success in retirement. SEE ALSO: Don’t Let Long-Term Care Costs Devastate Your Retirement But it’s just as important — maybe more important […]
More Boomers Aging in Place, Not Retiring in the South
The study, by Washington, D.C.-based real estate research firm CoStar Group, looked at data from 17 major real estate markets. CoStar found that over the past seven years, 80 percent of people 55 and older who’ve moved to another home stayed within their county or state. As a result, a rising number of boomer retirees […]
Ace Your Retirement With New Digital Coaching Tools, Resources …
“Retirement planning can sometimes leave people anxious, confused or even paralyzed,” said Debra Whitman, AARP executive vice president and chief public policy officer. “This campaign will break down retirement savings into easy, actionable steps for all Americans.” AceYourRetirement.org features a digital retirement coach named Avo, a chatbot that will ask the user questions about their […]
Is Text Messaging The Next Frontier In Marketing For The Legal Industry?
Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Energy, Communications and Public Utility Group and creator of The Connection College. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p>Attorneys are now using SMS (short message service) to communicate with clients and prospects. Before you start thinking that lawyers are on the cusp of a cutting-edge communications style, let me remind you that SMS is […]
Cryptocurrencies As Legitimate Asset Protection Tools
Shutterstock Despite some misconceptions, using bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for asset protection in connection with offshore planning may be an effective strategy. A crucial facet to using foreign trusts to protect wealth is ensuring that the trustee and trust assets remain outside of any jurisdiction where the grantor might be sued. Some U.S. states may […]
The Emotional Side of Retirement Planning – Kiplinger
This Kiplinger article was written in May 2017 byBarbara Shapiro, President of HMS Financial Group. You can find Barbara’s Kiplinger bio here. Read the full article here. Forget finances, you’ll never be ready to retire unless you’ve thought through exactly what you want your next chapter to be like. Historically, people retired when they reached […]
How the Wealthy Talk to Their Children About Money
Some children don’t want to hear about it, and others want to know more than their parents would like to divulge. Source: NYTimes How the Wealthy Talk to Their Children About Money
6 Steps to Spring Clean Your Financial House
Do you have piles of paperwork cluttering up your kitchen? When’s the last time you checked insurance rates or tracked your spending? Spring is a great time to get organized. It has been a long winter, and the last thing anyone wants to think about is spring cleaning; however, an annual deep clean of your […]
Financial Planning: Go One Step at a Time
Seriously, you can do this. Here are the basics for retirement planning, boiled down to three steps. Step 2 could take some time, but Step 1 and Step 3 are pretty easy, so get started. Have you ever tried to build something from scratch without directions? SEE ALSO: Is $1 Million Enough to Retire? Recently, […]
Wills Can Avert Family Warfare, but Have Their Own Hidden Traps
Without a clear, updated estate plan, there can be chaos after an accident or a death. Here’s how to avoid common problems. Source: NYTimes Wills Can Avert Family Warfare, but Have Their Own Hidden Traps
Retirement Savings Calculator
Our exclusive Retirement Savings Calculator will help you estimate the future value of your retirement savings and determine how much more you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal. Actual results will depend on how much you contribute to your retirement accounts, the rate-of-return on your investments, and how long you live. […]
Boost Your Social Security Benefit Every Month You Delay
You don’t need to wait an entire year beyond your full retirement age to earn delayed retirement credits. iStockphoto By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor April 12, 2017 QI just finished reading 6 Reasons to Work Past Retirement Age, which says that for every year you delay taking your Social Security benefits past full retirement age, […]
The Myth Of Using Cryptocurrencies For Asset Protection
The Great Recession of the mid-2000s forced us to view economics, banking, wealth and security in new ways. The concept of asset protection, already a growing area, saw an explosion in popularity, which has given rise to an ever-evolving cat and mouse game between creditors and debtors and their respective advisors. Meanwhile, distrust in banks […]
14 Secrets to Shopping at Costco
You can order some groceries online at Costco.com, of course, but you might need to wait up to five days for delivery. Faster express delivery in a day or two is available on certain items for an extra charge. But if even a day or two is too long to wait, then consider using an […]
Five Ways Lawyers Can Add Value To Their Client Relationships
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Joshua Lenon, Lawrence Buckfire, Linda […]
Four Negotiation Tactics Leaders (And Lawyers) Can Use To Their Advantage
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Matthew Digesti, Peter Minton, James Goodnow, Anthony […]
Five Reasons A Legal Expert Should Be Reviewing Your Business Documents
As a business owner, it’s easy to want to sign off on every last document that comes across your desk. But scanning through contracts and agreements that affect your own business could cause you to have a narrow view — focusing too much on the little details and not enough on the important details. Below, […]
Filing A Large-Loss Insurance Claim? Six Things You Can Expect From Your Attorney
Bringing his expertise to the practice of residential, church and commercial insurance law in the Houston area. The Voss Law Firm, P.C. <p><strong>2. They’ll be your guide through the process. </strong>When you hire an attorney to help you with your claim, he or she should be there to answer all of your questions, provide you with […]
Six Of The Top Pitfalls Of Buying A Business And How To Avoid Them
Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. <p><strong>3. Research the company’s financial history. </strong></p> <p>Have a CPA "kick the financial tires" of the business to make sure the purchase price is supported by the company’s revenue and expenses. A solid CPA can not only help you determine […]
Best Vanguard Funds for Your Retirement Nest Egg
Once upon a time, Explorer was a solid, aggressive small-company stock fund. Now it’s “a poster child” for the “watered-down” results that come from funds that have multiple managers, says Dan Wiener, editor of The Independent Adviser for Vanguard Investors, a newsletter. Wiener is referring to Vanguard’s penchant for divvying up the assets of a […]
Why You Should Get Around to Drawing Up a Will
Many Americans don’t have wills, but should. You can do it yourself online, but consulting a lawyer is often a safer bet. Source: NYTimes Why You Should Get Around to Drawing Up a Will
Five Steps You Can Take Now To Protect Your Company's Trademark
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: David Nied, Brian Igel, Victor Cardona, Doug […]
Death Is Inevitable. Financial Turmoil Afterward Isn’t.
Preparing for the death of a spouse or partner and its ramifications may be an unhappy task, but doing so can ease some avoidable financial sorrows. Source: NYTimes Death Is Inevitable. Financial Turmoil Afterward Isn’t.
Calculate Your Required Minimum Distribution From IRAs
Determine your mandatory minimum distributions from a traditional IRA. This calculator makes it easy to compute your mandatory minimum distributions from a traditional IRA, which start when you hit age 70 1/2. All you need is your age at the end of 2017 and the total balance of your traditional IRA accounts as of December […]
Respect Your Clients' Time: What Every Law Firm Should Learn From The Four Seasons
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jeffrey Unger Jeff Unger is the founder and CEO of eMinutes, a law firm. He is a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a graduate of Babson College. <p><span style=”font-weight: 400″>Here are some ideas […]
The 10 Best Index Funds for 2017 and Beyond
As I just said, it’s difficult to beat the market. But the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF is awfully, awfully darn good at it. From a total performance perspective, the IJH has beaten the IVV in every meaningful time period, from one month to 15 years. And yet, very few people talk about the IJH, […]
Six Things Lawyers Want Business Owners To Know About Them
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Jeff Coppaken, Linda R. Evers, Dan Hussain, Anthony Johnson, Victor Cardona, David Nied. All photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Not All Attorneys Are Created Equal </strong></p> <p><span>Attorneys are a […]
How To Successfully Transition From A Law Firm To A Solo Practice (According To The Experts)
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: David Nied, Victor Cardona, Doug Bend, Anthony […]
Find the Best College for You
Kiplinger’s College Finder helps you to identify the best college matches for you or your son or daughter. SEE ALSO: Sortable Rankings | SPECIAL REPORT: College Rankings, 2016 Kiplinger’s College Finder helps you to identify the best college matches for you or your son or daughter. Filter our list of the 300 best college values […]
How Technology And Automation Enable Lawyers To Deliver Personalized Service
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jeffrey Unger Founder and CEO of eMinutes, a law firm. Jeffrey is a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a graduate of Babson College. <p>I had no idea that I would end up spending that […]
Plans for Uncertain Times
An introduction to the industrial certainty complex, a reminder to stay the course on investments and thoughts on retirement savings. Source: NYTimes Plans for Uncertain Times
The Future Of The Legal Industry
From automation to concierge-level support of clients, the legal industry is changing, and changing fast. In the last several years, employment opportunities have fluctuated, with the number of legal jobs pre-recession still down by 55,000. We asked three prominent leaders in the field to comment on where they see the legal industry going. Peter Prestley, […]
Best Careers for the Next 10 Years
The future is bright for these professions based on hiring and pay. The U.S. job market is looking good. And for some fields, it’s looking great. We analyzed hundreds of professions to see which are have the strongest job growth and highest salaries. See Also: 10 Worst Jobs for the Future Here are three to […]
Best New Car Values of 2016
These picks from Kelley Blue Book will hold their value and save you money at the pump. Courtesy Chevrolet By Miriam Cross, Staff Writer From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, December 2016 The picks below are part of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s annual Best List, a roundup of the best values in all the areas we cover — […]
Supreme Business: Why The Justices Picked By The Next President Will Impact Your Business
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by James Goodnow Attorney James Goodnow, a Harvard Law graduate, is a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, P.C., and a member of the firm’s management committee. <li><strong>Scope of intellectual property rights</strong>. Regardless of the nature […]
Five Ways Law Firms Can Develop New Business Opportunities
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Linda R. Evers, Doug Bend, Lawrence Buckfire, […]
The Four Layers Of Defense For Your Small Business
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. Our firm has counseled hundreds of business owners. But the ones who sleep […]
Five Things To Remember When Updating Your Company's Privacy Policy
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Jeff Coppaken, Linda R. Evers, Tracy Gray, […]
It Pays to Be Wary When Hiring an Estate Sales Agent
After their mother’s death, two siblings found that an agent they hired to conduct a sale of belongings did not keep up her end of the bargain. Source: NYTimes It Pays to Be Wary When Hiring an Estate Sales Agent
For a Healthy Vacation, Take a Walk
Walking tours offer an up-close and personal view of your destination, with a bonus: You can indulge in gourmet meals without worrying about your waistline. Imagine a vacation in which you immerse yourself in another culture, make new friends and enjoy fabulous cuisine—with no worries that your pants will be too snug when you get […]
Six Common Pieces Of Legal Advice That No Longer Apply
Whether it’s about your cybersecurity plan or your business entity, you probably hear a lot of advice when it comes to running your business. But from a legal standpoint, what you hear isn’t always true (or at least not anymore). Laws change, and what was once a sensible solution for your business may not do […]
How Business Leaders Can Attract And Motivate Millennial Workers
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by James Goodnow Attorney James Goodnow, a Harvard Law graduate, is a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, P.C. and a member of the firm’s management committee. ” readability=”49.615682895304″> Millennials, like myself, have gotten a bad […]
Just Starting Out As A Lawyer? Seven Tips From The Experts
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Lawrence Buckfire, Victor Cardona, Anthony Johnson, Fatima Khan, Matthew Digesti, Peter Minton. All photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Give Before You Take</strong><span> </span></p> <p><span>The best way to […]
Five Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Law Firm
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Victor Cardona, Lawrence Buckfire, Anthony […]
How to Read a Bond Listing
Here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about deciphering bond listings. Thinkstock By the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceFrom Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, September 2016 You can use an online broker to find bonds that are right for you. In search of a good yield, we used Fidelity to screen for corporate bonds rated triple-B and […]
How a Will Treating Children Differently Can Still Be Fair
Dividing an estate unevenly is likely to result in hurt feelings at the least. But honest discussions ahead of time can solve many problems. Source: NYTimes How a Will Treating Children Differently Can Still Be Fair
Six Compliance Issues Your Business Could Face
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. From top left to right: Matthew Digesti, Fatima Khan, Lawrence Buckfire, Doug Bend, Kelsie Ackman, Steven Heath. Photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Distinguishing Contractors Versus Employees</strong><span> </span></p> <p><span>In today’s environment, businesses need to […]
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