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Practical Estate Planning Ideas for “Middle Tier” Families
Episode 341 - News flash: Estate planning is not for just the wealthy. Here are some ideas put forward in a recent article by renowned estate attorney Jonathan Blattmachr, especially for what he descr
Want to Be an Effective Business Leader? Learn How to Listen.
Episode 340 - Actively listening to what someone else is saying can be incredibly hard, but it comes with enormous benefits. How do effective leaders manage it?
Thirteen Celebrity Estate Planning Lessons Revisited
Episode 339 - The rich and famous are prone to estate planning mistakes. Today we look at some real world examples, and the lessons we can all learn from all of them.
Six Reasons Single People Need Life Insurance Too
Episode 338 - Do single people really need life insurance? Here are six good reasons why they might.
The Epidemic of Gray Divorce
Episode 337 - The rate of gray divorcedefined as divorce after the age of 50 following a long-term marriagehas increased in recent years. The financial impact can be especially difficult for women.
Financial Considerations When You Become an Empty Nester
Episode 336 - Being an empty nester undoubtedly creates challenges you might never have thought of. Here are some tips about what you may encounter, and how to deal with them.
Four Trending Scams to Stay Ahead of
Episode 335 - Financial criminals are a crafty bunch. Just when you figure out what they are doing, they change tactics. Here are four trending scams to stay ahead of.
Eight Reasons Why Young People Need Life Insurance
Episode 333 - Do young people need life insurance? Here are eight good reasons why they might.
Planning for Retirement
Episode 332 - Most Americans are very concerned with the adequacy of their retirement savings, and whether rising health care costs and inflation will adversely affect their retirement. Many are also
Understanding Opportunity Cost
Episode 331 - Opportunity cost is an often-overlooked factor that has an effect on every financial decision you make. Understanding this concept can have a significant impact on how you approach even