The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced that same-sex couples who are legally married in jurisdictions that recognize same-sex marriage will be treated as married for...
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Teaching Your College-Age Child About Money
When your child first started school, you doled out the change for milk and a snack on a daily basis.But now that your kindergartner has grown up, it's time for you to make sure that your child has enough financial...
Two Supreme Court Rulings Boost Same-Sex Marriage Rights
On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its rulings on two landmark cases related to same-sex marriage. The 5-4 decisions bolster the federal benefits available to same-sex married couples and clear the way...
Discussing Bonds: Shaken, Not Stirred
June brought a bumpy landing to the second quarter as the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) signaled likely tapering in its bond buying program, and news from China raised liquidity concerns for the second largest world...
Vacation Homes
A rustic cabin or a seaside cottage? Buying a second/vacation home can be an alluring prospect. Before you decide to purchase one, though, you should consider a number of issues. These include the costs associated with...
US, European And World Performance
The S&P 500 and Dow Industrial Average indices posted fresh all-time records in the first quarter, as both indices boasted double digit returns in just a short three months. US stocks were ‘the place to be’, while...
College Financial Aid 101
Many parents pay for college with a combination of savings and financial aid. Financial aid is money distributed primarily by the Federal government and colleges in the form of student loans, grants, scholarships, and...
Investment Positives And Negatives
Pleasant surprises materialized for investors during 2012, after a lackluster 2011. The prior year's European debt crisis and fiscal concerns persisted, yet the investment markets rejoiced in the wake of much negative...
Europe’s Fiscal Stimulus Vs. America’s Fiscal Cliff
The third quarter of 2012 provided handsome returns to risk-seeking investors, despite weak economic data that surfaced throughout the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added more than 500 points as investor...
Saving For College
Being able to send your child to college is near the top of the wish list for most parents. A college education can open doors to many opportunities, and is increasingly necessary in today's economy. But that diploma...
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