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Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Do you need a living trust?: 1 of 5
Do you need a "Living Trust"? The question is easy, the answer is not so easy. In the world of estate planning, there are two answers to almost every question: 1) Well, it depends; 2) Because the IRS said so. Whether or not you need a living trust falls in the category of the first-Well, it depends.A Revocable Living Trust (R... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Estate planning checklist: 2 of 4
There's no question about it, estate planning is daunting. In fact, studies suggest that the average person spends less than three (3) hours preparing for the distribution of what they spent the last 60 years amassing. For that very reason, a "checklist" may be very helpful as you start (or review) your Estate Plan.Estate Pla... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Humor: Favorite Eric Cartman moments: 2 of 4
I am ashamed to admit I like SouthPark. Equally (if not even more so), I hang my head when I am forced to admit (or am tricked into admitting) Eric Cartman cracks me up. Not because I like it them, but rather, it is the disappointed look on the person's face when they find out. I'm supposed to be better than that; but, I'm no... More..
Computers & Technology > GPS Devices GPS device reviews: Garmin eTrex Vista: 1 of 2
The Garmin eTrex Vista was my second Garmin. Against my better judgment, I decided to buy another Garmin on the advertised promise of quick satellite location and a higher sensitivity to satellite signal.I should have stuck with my gut. This model (Vista) is no better at satellite location and maintaining the signal than its ... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Using online stock brokers to trade stocks: 2 of 3
Using an on-line stock broker or brokerage to buy and sell stocks has pros and cons. It really comes down to two different questions and your answers to them.1) How comfortable are you with faceless, on-line transactions?2) How much assistance, guidance, or advice are you looking for in your stock market trades?Yes, there are... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Choosing the right estate planning advisors: 7 of 7
To find the right estate planning advisor, the first question you have to ask yourself is: "Who really cares?"This is a vital question, because the "average Joe/Jane" thinks only about how it will affect them. That is: What will it cost? How long will it take? How uncomfortable will it be? However, estate planning won't reall... More..