Recent tax law changes will impact many taxpayers in 2013, even those who don’t meet the government’s various definitions of “high-income.”
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Curious Case Of The Shanghai Exchange
Imagine two countries. In one, the economy grows slowly and its stock market moves at a similar pace. The other country’s economy grows by leaps and bounds, but its stock market just seems to get worse and worse.
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The Fine Art Of Establishing Value
Tax planning is not a glamorous profession. But now and then, you find yourself staring down the wallet of an imaginary Chinese billionaire.
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IRS Will Keep Fighting Tax-Saving Gift Structures. The Internal Revenue Service says it will continue to litigate cases in which …
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Gifts That Keep Giving: Charitable Gift Annuities and Remainder Interests
Conventional wisdom holds that it is better to give than to receive. While this may be true, some givers may find it best to plan for an option that is a little bit of both.
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Don’t Fear Death – Plan for It
We all share the same inevitable fate. We do not know exactly when or how, just the final outcome. While life insurance will not delay your death, it will help leave behind a more secure financial future for your heirs.
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Palisades Hudson Turns 20, As Planned
There is no such thing as an accurate 20-year business plan, which leads me to wonder how the business I launched 20 years ago turned out almost exactly as I envisioned.
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Annuities Amid ‘Financial Repression’
In the arsenal of retirement planning tools, annuities are among the most expensive – but that does not necessarily make …
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Sentinel Chronicles The Issues Of An Era
If you want to stand out, you can’t be content just to blend in. This seems obvious, but it is …
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Fed, N.Y. Tax Chiefs Give Leave For Sandy Donations. Employees and employers who want to donate accumulated paid leave to help …
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