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When developing your estate plan, you can do well by doing good. Leaving money to charity rewards you in many ways. It gives you a sense of personal satisfaction, and it can save you money in estate taxes.
Risk is multifaceted and deeply personal. Whether you are building a long-term portfolio for growth or for capital preservation, understanding how risk functions—and how it aligns with your financial plan—is essential.
While no investment strategy can guarantee success and all investing carries risk— including the potential loss of principal—a successful investor aims to maximize returns and minimize losses. The following six fundamental principles may help guide you toward more effective investing.
Estate planning is an iterative process organizing finances and belongings. Each estate plan varies depending on your unique situation. It reflects the complexity of your financial life, building on early foundations as complexity layers. Estate planning can ensure that transfer of property aligns with your wishes during life and after death. It can also mitigate costly expenses like estate tax and probate fees. Always consult an estate planning attorney to draft documents relevant to your specific situation.
Not educating yourself about which investments may be able to help you pursue your financial goals and how to approach the investing process is a mistake for any saver. Read on to find out how knowledge about your investments creates financial independence.
In 1984, college acceptance notifications came in the mail. June Gardener found a thick envelope in her mailbox—a good sign. She opened it and could see the line, “Welcome to New York University!”
You’ve likely seen the headlines about the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) signed into law on July 4, 2025. It’s a sweeping piece of legislation that expands many of the 2017 tax cuts. It also introduces new rules that may affect your income tax, estate tax, and investment planning for years to come.
An annuity, in its simplest form, is a contract between the purchaser (or owner) and an insurance company (the issuer). The owner pays money to the issuer, and the issuer pays back that principal plus earnings to either the owner or the owner’s named beneficiary later in life.