A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
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Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence, potentially undermining our outlook during those years. Indeed,…
Crowdfunding Capital for the 21st Century
One of the earliest examples of crowdfunding occurred in 1884 when funds ran short for building the Statue of Liberty’s…
How the Federal Reserve Works
Have you ever taken a close look at paper money? Each U.S. bill has the words “Federal Reserve Note” imprinted…
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates a middle-income family with a child born in 2015 can expect to spend about…
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
One survey found that 77% of military personnel have some financial worries, mostly regarding their lack of savings to cover…
Bitcoin 101
Bitcoin has emerged as a digital currency that exists virtually. It is a “cryptocurrency” which uses cryptography to manage the…
Countering Counterfeit Currency
It is estimated by the U.S. Secret Service, the federal agency responsible for protecting the U.S. currency, that prior to…
Ways Parents Can Help Their Boomerang Kids
It’s been called the new retirement wild card. But it’s not inflation, health-care costs, or taxes, though those things certainly…
The Student Loan Bubble
Call it a bubble, call it a catastrophe, call it whatever you’d like, but student loan debt has become an…
Back to School Edition – Avoiding Unnecessary Student Debt
With the Fall 2013 semester fast approaching, having a discussion about ways to avoid unnecessary debt is now more prudent…