50s retirement planning
You're in the home stretch. Use catch-up contributions to maximize savings.
7 ways to stretch your retirement income
You don't have to defy the laws of physics to stretch your money so it will last. Just plan wisely.
4 ways to face a cash-strapped retirement
Follow this approach to socking away money and putting things in order -- before it's too late.
Should investors over age 50 own stocks?
The stock market is a scary place, but experts say most investors should have some exposure.
How do I ... Ladder CDs?
CD laddering offers safety, high returns and liquidity all in the same place.
Is IRA good source of mortgage cash?
A 66-year-old man can raid his retirement funds to pay down a loan. But such a move may be unwise.
4 ways to trim health costs today
As the Senate debates health care reform, here are four ways to slash medical bills right away.
Trusts for tax-efficient estate planning
If you have an asset that will increase significantly in value, be tax-smart and put it into a trust.
Debt can slow down retirement goals
Debt happens. But how you handle it depends on whether you take charge of it or you allow it to take charge of you.
Beware of 'fake' grandkids calling for cash
Be warned! A popular scam is proliferating where a "grandchild" calls a grandparent asking for emergency cash or credit card info.
Helping aging parents dig out of debt
With credit card debt among seniors up 26 percent, experts tell you how to help aging parents get back on track without compromising your own financial future.
Learn your options when dealing with medical debt
Communicate, and secure your housing and transportation first.
Bankrate's Estate Planning Guide
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Estate planning is something we tend to put off indefinitely, but it's an act of love. Don't give your family more grief than they can handle. Make it a priority to organize your financial affairs. |
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9 Key Estate-Planning Tools
You're ready to tackle estate planning, but you're not sure what "equipment" you need. Flounder no more. Here are nine essential estate-planning tools, along with details about what they do and why you need them.
Estate Planning in Uneasy Times
Estate planning is never easy, and the uncertain economic and tax environment only adds to the difficulty. But you can and should still plan your estate. Changes can always be made later if they become necessary.
The Nuts and Bolts of Charitable Trusts
You can call the shots long after you're dead and gone if you set up a trust while you're still around.
Estate Planning: DIY or Pro?
In this economy, smart consumers are tackling projects they used to turn to pros to handle in an effort to scrimp and save. Can you do that with estate planning?
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