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A Roth IRA is a type of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to which you make contributions with after tax money, meaning earnings you’ve already paid taxes on. The money you put into your Roth IRA grows tax-free and, assuming you have met certain conditions, your withdrawals are tax-free and not reported in your taxable income.
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Whether you delegate tax preparation or do it yourself, you still need all the right documents in time to meet your filing deadline. Learn when to expect the most common forms and how to send them safely.
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Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are charitable gift vehicles, sponsored by public charities that accept tax-deductible donations and invest them in a donor account until the donor requests that grants be made from the account to other IRS qualified charities.
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If you own real estate—perhaps a vacation home or income property that has increased substantially in value over the years—and you want to keep it in the family, there are a number of planning strategies you can use to help minimize the estate and gift tax consequences of the transfer.
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With “open enrollment” for Medicare now in full swing (from October 15th through December 7th), it’s time for people already with Medicare benefits to review their coverage and switch plans if they want different options — or more savings.
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Remember when flying for business or pleasure was actually something you looked forward to? When you could arrive within minutes of departure, stroll right up to your gate, sit in a comfortable seat with ample leg room, enjoy a free cocktail (or two, depending on your destination), eat a hot meal, and collect your bags quickly when the flight was over?
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Sending your child off to college for the first time can be a hectic – not to mention, emotional – time for everyone involved. But as you work with your student to check off lists for new clothes, dorm furnishings, study supplies, and computer and smart-phone accessories, don’t forget to add a few legal and financial “must haves” too.
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A well-constructed estate plan reduces stress and legal hassles for your family. It also gives them direction if you’re incapacitated. And there are other benefits too, says Boston Private’s Gerald Baker, J.D.
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When you need cash, what’s the best course of action? If you’re tempted to reach for a credit card to get the cash you need, you may want to reconsider. There may be better ways to meet your personal liquidity needs.
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Talking about money with your spouse can get stressful, even if your relationship is on solid ground. Here are some ideas to keep those conversations on the right track—and leave your “emotional baggage” behind.
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