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Do I Need a Will?
Yes, generally speaking any person that has assets and liabilities needs a will.
In the absence of a will, a deceased person’s assets will be distributed by a court, which may not handle the assets as the deceased would have desired. Not having a will also subjects a person’s estate to legal disputes from heirs, creditors, and sometimes non-family members seeking to make a claim.
The court costs to settling an estate without a will can be very high and taxing to the deceased’s immediate family and loved ones.
Do I Need a Trust?
What is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
How Much Does it Cost to Prepare a Will?
How Do I Prepare a Will?
What Happens to My Annuity After I Die?
Some annuities have death benefit riders that may give your beneficiaries more than was actually in your account
What Happens If I Withdraw Money From My Cash-Balance Plan Before I Retire?
In general, this won’t even be an option for many. Cash balance plans do not permit partial withdrawals
What has been the historical performance of IPOs?
Many studies have investigated the benefits of purchasing IPOs, and the results might surprise you
What is the Rising Wedge (Bearish) Pattern?
The Rising Wedge pattern forms when prices appear to spiral upward, with higher highs and higher lows
What is Net Operating Income?
Net Operating Income (NOI) is a measure of profitability most often used with income producing real estate businesses
What is market discipline?
Market discipline is a term which describes the restraint implicitly required of financial services companies in...
What is a currency symbol?
Currency symbols are characters written or typed in a specific arrangement alongside the numerical values of a currency
What are Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs)?
Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) are bond-like investments backed by debts such as mortgages
How to: Investor Clubs
What are TIPS?
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) are coupon-paying treasuries issued by the US Government with inflation