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Health-Care Reform: How Does It Affect You?

Health-Care Reform: How Does It Affect You?

Insurance

Now that comprehensive health-care reform has been signed into law, how will it affect you? While some portions of the law become effective in 2010, other provisions are phased in over time. Nevertheless, it is almost certain that at least some of these reforms will...
Health Insurance in Retirement

Health Insurance in Retirement

Insurance

At any age, health care is a priority. When you retire, however, you will probably focus more on health care than ever before. Staying healthy is your goal, and this can mean more visits to the doctor for preventive tests and routine checkups. There’s also a...
Fundamental Needs for Life Insurance

Fundamental Needs for Life Insurance

Insurance

What is the financial impact of premature death? In general The premature death of the head of your household can leave you with unresolved financial responsibilities, including the following: • An unpaid mortgage • The funding of your child(ren)’s college...
Gift and Estate Tax

Gift and Estate Tax

Estate Planning

What is federal gift and estate tax? If you give away money or property during your life, those transfers may be subject to federal gift and estate tax and perhaps state gift tax. The money and property you own when you die (i.e., your estate) may also be subject to...
Wills: The Cornerstone of Your Estate Plan

Wills: The Cornerstone of Your Estate Plan

Estate Planning

If you care about what happens to your money, home, and other property after you die, you need to do some estate planning. There are many tools you can use to achieve your estate planning goals, but a will is probably the most vital. Even if you’re young or your...