Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 58 million Americans will not automatically increase in 2011.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Begins November 15
MEDICARE enrollment season is approaching, and many experts believe it will be turbulent because of changes in the system and new coverage options. Take some steps now to educate yourself so you can minimize the confusion for yourself and your loved ones.
Three obstacles to having an estate plan that works
Having an estate plan that works as intended is not that hard to accomplish. Here are the three ways most common things that people unintentionally do to sabotage their plans.
Do you really want to be a Trustee?
Being named as a Trustee is a great honor. It is an even greater responsibility. There are some things you should think about before you accept the role.
There is More to it than “Who Gets My Stuff?”
Most people think estate planning is all about avoiding probate and taxes so they can maximize what they leave their loved ones. There is a far more important reason to “put your house in order.”
Estate planning lets your will rule after you’re gone | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas Business News
There are some basic mistakes you really don’t want to make when it comes to estate planning. This article highlights some of the biggest boo boos.
from USA TODAY (SEPT 27, 2010): WHAT’S IN SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT BILL FOR YOU? MONEY, MAYBE.
The biggest provision of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, and the one that gets the most attention, is the $30 billion loan provision. But there’s actually a lot that can help you.
From THE NEW YORK TIMES (SEPT. 15, 2010): DEVISING STRATEGIES WHILE THE ESTATE TAX IS IN LIMBO
The federal estate tax is scheduled to rise from the ashes on January 1, and many Hawaii families will feel its bite unless Congress changes current law.
From THE TIME HERALD (SEPT 22, 2010): THE NEED FOR PLANNING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS
If your ohana includes someone who has special needs, you should be aware of the planning opportunities that can provide for that person without sacrificing eligibility for benefits.
from THE NEW YORK TIMES (SEPT 23, 2010): AT STEINBECK’S GETAWAY AS HEIRS’ FEUD REVIVES
The quaint little house Steinbeck called “my little fishing place” is the focus of a long-running and bitter family estate battle, pitting the surviving sister of the author’s third wife, Elaine, against his oldest son and a granddaughter. Even the best planning can’t prevent all conflict, but there are things you can do to discourage it.