Estate planning

Kevin Dodge | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesSEATTLE — For many families, paying for college is a financial burden, and experts say education funding myths may be adding to the student loan debt crisis."There's often this perception that…

Family and friends gather in San Felipe, Texas, for the Jan. 26, 2021, funeral of Gregory Blanks, 50, who died of Covid-19.Callaghan O'Hare | ReutersAs Americans brace for the third winter of the Covid-19 pandemic, many are still grappling…

Vitapix | E+ | Getty ImagesWhile couples might sign a prenuptial agreement before they're married and a "post-nup" after, it's more than just the timing that differentiates these arrangements, experts say."It's a whole different ballgame…

C.j. Burton | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesWhat happens if a loved one dies without a will? Millions of us are bound to find out, as two-thirds of American adults have no will, according to a recent Caring.com study.If a person dies without…

Bernd Vogel | Getty ImagesUltra-wealthy Americans can soon protect more assets from federal estate taxes, the IRS announced this week. Starting in 2023, individuals can transfer up to $12.92 million to heirs, during life or at death,…

Jodi Jacobson | Getty ImagesYou don't have to be older and rich to do some estate planning.In fact, regardless of age and wealth, experts say virtually everyone should consider how they want their assets distributed upon their death and…

kali9 | E+ | Getty ImagesYou may want to consider some financial issues before walking down the aisle again.When it comes to tackling those financial issues around remarriage, financial advisors recommend couples look at the past — for…

After last year's pandemic-related restrictions, many Americans are ready to embrace the holidays. But people should also invest a little time to get a jump-start on the upcoming tax season.There are still opportunities to lower tax bills,…

Downtown Sioux Falls, South DakotaDan Brouillette | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOffshore tax havens have long been a refuge for wealthy individuals trying to hide assets.Now, states like South Dakota, Nevada and others have also become magnets…