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So you’re going to have or adopt a baby. Congratulations! Parenthood may be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. As you prepare for life with your baby, here are a few things you should think about. Reassess your budget You’ll have to buy a lot of things before (or soon after) your [...]

You may be able to provide income payments to your heirs for the rest of their lives through the use of a stretch annuity. A stretch annuity (also known as a legacy annuity) makes lifetime payments to the beneficiary you name in your deferred annuity contract if you die before the annuity start date (e.g., [...]

Anyone can fall victim to a financial scam, but seniors tend to be particularly popular targets. Frequently, fraud perpetrated against seniors is not reported until long after the scam has occurred, usually because victims don’t realize they have been scammed or know where to report the scam, or because victims are too embarrassed to admit [...]

Self-employment is the opportunity to be your own boss, to come and go as you please, and oh yes, to establish a lifelong bond with your accountant. If you’re self-employed, you’ll need to pay your own FICA taxes and take charge of your own retirement plan, among other things. Here are some planning tips. Understand [...]

Your teen is becoming more independent, but still needs plenty of advice from you. With more money to spend and more opportunities to spend it, your teen can easily get into financial trouble. So before money burns a hole in your child’s pocket, teach him or her a few financial lessons. With your help, your [...]