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Insights for clients invested in their financial futures
Features
Comparing State Taxes
Your overall tax liability is heavily dependent on where you live. Here's your state-by-state guide to who charges what.
Should You Start a Foundation?
Is a private foundation the best way to further your family's philanthropic goals? Here's how to decide—and why you might consider a donor-advised fund instead.
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Perspectives
How Discounted Munis Are Taxed
Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
A charitable remainder trust can provide a tax break and income for life.
Year-End Tax Tips for Your Portfolio
From maximizing tax-advantaged savings accounts to donating to charity, here are strategic tax moves to consider before year-end.
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Medicare for Globetrotters
Three ways Medicare can fall short when traveling—and how to fill the gaps.
Trading
Trading Simple Moving Averages
A stock's simple moving average can help traders identify when trends are established or broken. Here's how to employ them in your own trading.
Family Matters
Protecting Finances as You Age
An unfortunate reality of aging is the natural decline in cognition. Here's how to help protect your finances.
Bottom Line
Is Crypto Good for Retirement?
Some 401(k) plans may soon offer Bitcoin as an investment option. Should you consider cryptocurrencies for your retirement savings?
Strong US Dollar: Good or Bad?
Should you adjust your portfolio in response to a strong U.S. dollar?
Risk Tolerance vs. Capacity
It's not how much risk you can stomach that counts—it's how much time you have left to save.
From our leaders
From the archives
BDCs: High Yields, Big Risks?
Business development companies are known for attractive yields—but are they worth the risks?
SLAT Trusts for Couples
A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) allows access to assets while helping to keep them out of your taxable estate.
Navigating a Windfall
Three tips for incorporating a large influx of assets into your financial plan.
Life Insurance and Your Estate
Adding life insurance to your estate plan can help give your heirs flexibility in the future.
Demystifying RMDs
Guidelines, deadlines, and potential tax consequences: What you need to know when it comes to required minimum distributions.
