Should you own these municipal bonds?
The Build America Bond program is a hit with states. But are these municipal bonds a good deal?
Finding money to save
With a little planning, you can find money to put into savings.
Fight fair about money with your honey
Tired of fighting about finances with your spouse? Here are solutions to three sticky situations.
Nondeductible IRA rule changes in 2010
Nondeductible IRA contributions are undergoing an important rule change in 2010.
Tax help in caring for an aging parent
Millions of adult children find themselves looking after aging parents. If you qualify, tax laws offer some help.
College savings options for grandparents
Grandparents have several options for building college savings for their grandchildren.
Boomer dilemma: traditional or Roth IRA
These pros and cons will determine what's best for each 40- and 50-something in his retirement.
Are you liable for late spouse's card debt?
A widow being pursued by debt collectors wants to know if she is legally responsible for her late husband's credit card debts. The answer's not so simple.
Choose a credit card that matches your life stage
Your finances change as you march through stages of life; shouldn't your credit card choice change, too?
How and when to use 'emergency' credit cards
It's the end of the month, you're down to your last dollar before payday and your car breaks down. What do you do? Do you pull out the plastic?
Can debt collectors garnish Social Security?
Social Security benefits are usually protected from debt collectors, but you need to take certain steps so those funds are never frozen.
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?
More on Estate Planning
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