According to the 2010 census, people with special needs make up nearly 20% of the U.S. population.¹ Furthermore, nearly 20 million American families are raising children with disabilities.² Taking care of a loved one with special needs can be an expensive proposition. For example, the lifetime care of a child with autism could cost an […]
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Rising health-care costs have driven the demand for, and the price of, medical insurance sky-high. The availability of group coverage through employment has helped many Americans face such costs. However, people who are not currently covered by their employers have few affordable sources for group coverage. If you are not covered at work, inquire about […]
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Many people think trusts are only for the rich, but that’s not necessarily the case. Most estates must go through the probate process, which can be costly and time-consuming. And with tax changes scheduled to take effect in 2013, even modest estates could be subject to federal estate taxes. Certain types of properly executed trusts […]
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A Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) An interim calculation in the computation of income tax liability. It is computed by subtracting certain allowable adjustments from gross income. Administrator A person appointed by the court to settle an estate when there is no will. After-Tax Return The return from an investment after the effects of taxes have [...]
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More than 65 million Americans — about one out of three adults — provide care for someone who is ill, disabled, or aged.1 Although these caregivers are unpaid, the total value of their efforts is estimated at $450 billion annually — more than the value of paid home health care and more than the 2010 […]
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In a 2012 study, more than 80% of respondents cited financial reasons for not having enough life insurance coverage to meet their needs, yet they overestimated the cost of life insurance by almost three times the actual price.1 Considering these perceptions, it may not be surprising that life insurance ownership is at an all-time low, with […]
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Not long ago, small businesses may have found it difficult to compete with larger companies, especially those with the financial resources to develop or purchase more advanced technology. In the last couple of years, however, innovative and relatively inexpensive apps for tablet computers may have helped some small businesses save time, increase productivity, and reduce […]
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