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Married couples in or near retirement should know that the solo years, the period after one spouse passed away, usually are the most difficult period in…

At the same time, dismissed employees talk increasingly on social media about how companies could have handled things differently. “I still was given zero notice,” one…

Washington voters will decide the fate of the state’s path-breaking public long-term care insurance program in a referendum this Fall. If adopted, Initiative 2124 would make…

My mother’s will states that her home is to be sold and the money divided —  with half going to her two children and the other…

The tax-free quality of money in a 529 tuition savings plan can be continued, even after the education spending need has passed, thanks to a provision…

As mortgage rates fall, aspiring homeowners have gained nearly $40,000 in buying power in a matter of months, according to a new report.  But that power…

Gift tax returns could be the most misunderstood, neglected, and overlooked part of estate planning. There are many people who know estate planning quite well but…

Klarna, a major buy-now, pay-later provider, is offering a new monthly subscription for its customers for $7.99. The biggest attraction? It eliminates service fees. “The main…

In Christianity alone, it is estimated that there are thousands—yes, thousands—of different denominations around the world. Each denomination has its own interpretation of Scripture and its…

Some folks earn enough money that they can make financial mistakes or spend differently than planned without significant fallout for their family finances. These incidents can…