Estate Planning

What You're Missing on MainStreet Now

These three stories will keep you up to speed at cocktail parties.

04/04/08 - 11:04 AM EDT

It's Spring -- Do You Know Where All of Your Documents Are?

Sorting out and organizing your financial papers is an annual ritual.

03/27/08 - 10:53 AM EDT

Loading Up on Your Company's Stock Is a Bad Move

The Bear Stearns debacle demonstrates why not to bet on a single stock for your retirement.

03/25/08 - 01:09 PM EDT

Grandparents' Choice: IRA or 529

Considering retirement savings versus contributing to grandchildrens' college accounts.

03/05/08 - 10:55 AM EST

Switching Jobs? Play It Smart With Health Benefits

Read on for tips on how to make this transition without too big of a headache.

02/07/08 - 10:19 AM EST

Death and Taxes: Five Things You Need to Know

The Finance Professor looks at a few ways to manage your estate.

02/05/08 - 07:11 PM EST

Three Ways to Protect Your 401(k) in a New Job

Some steps can be tricky, but this transition is a chance to improve your finances.

02/06/08 - 10:06 AM EST

Make Your End-of-Year Financial Checklist

There's still time to save in 2007 and prepare for next year.

12/13/07 - 11:49 AM EST

What to Save, What to Shred

Some papers are vitally important, and some aren't. How to tell the difference.

12/13/07 - 10:55 AM EST

Home Prices Drive Migration

Supply-siders Laffer and Moore try to confuse matters by overemphasizing taxes.

12/12/07 - 11:29 AM EST

A Good Way to Give Well

Donor-advised funds serve as tax-effective tools for giving.

12/10/07 - 03:53 PM EST

Estate Tax Help Could Be on the Way

If bill passes, family members beyond spouses could take advantage of more favorable payout schedules

11/07/07 - 10:32 AM EST