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10 Things Your Spouse Won't Tell You
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June 19, 2013
Quiz: Are you smarter than a tax pro? Find out whether or not you should be doing your own taxes
MarketWatchTaxpayers prepared more than 43 million tax returns on their own this year.That’s nearly 40% of all tax returns filed. Yet, 70% of the American taxpaying population is eligible to file their federal return online for free, according to the ...
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June 14, 2013Afghan Banks Face New Dollar Troubles
WSJ.comKABUL—Afghanistan's fragile banking system is facing more turbulence after the German bank that was the main gateway to foreign transactions decided to sharply restrict its U.S.-dollar business in the country.
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June 11, 2013Illinois Dinged by Downgrade
WSJ.comIllinois paid a premium to sell $600 million of sales-tax backed municipal bonds Tuesday, days after the state's general credit rating was downgraded by two rating companies.
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May 31, 2013The 100% Stock Solution
WSJ.comMost investors hold a mix of stocks and bonds, hoping for both growth and safety. Then there are people like Daniel White.The 36-year-old Chicago lawyer keeps all his investments in the stock market. His 401(k) plan is invested in equities, ...
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May 28, 2013
5 things to know about custodial accounts for kids; Commentary: Beware of legal and tax complications
MarketWatchParents set up custodial accounts for children for various reasons, some legitimate and some not. Aunt Gertrude gives $10,000 to little Johnny: set up a custodial account to hold the money. Parents want a tax shelter for little Stephanie’s ...
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May 18, 2013
En Garde: Tax-Hike Investment Tips
Barrons.comWith a range of taxes set to rise sharply, the rush is on: Private banks, family offices, and wealth managers are tapping the smartest tax minds they can find to come up with new tax-efficient products and portfolios.
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May 17, 2013Financial Advice, Served Rare
WSJ.comYou don't have to be a Rockefeller to join a family office.Family offices are private firms that manage just about everything for the wealthiest families: tax planning, investment management, estate planning, philanthropy, art and wine ...
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May 2, 2013
You have too many bank accounts; Fewer accounts lead to better household budgeting, study finds
MarketWatchIf you really want to curb your spending, dump those extra checking and savings accounts and consolidate them all into one.The traditional thinking is that having more than one liquid savings and checking account can help with saving, ...
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April 29, 2013Expecting the Unexpected When It Comes to Retirement Planning
WSJ.comAdd one more item to the bucket list—this time at the urging of some financial advisers.The latest research underscores the importance of putting retirement assets in the right places. One strategy: an "emergency bucket" to cover unexpected ...
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April 21, 2013
The Experts: Does 'Play Money' Help or Harm Investors?
WSJ.comSome advisers recommend that clients have a certain amount of money they set aside as "play money"—money they can invest in ways their advisers may not recommend but that let the client channel his or her inner Warren Buffett. But does ...
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April 13, 2013
All in the Family
Barrons.comIn the late 1990s, Villere & Co., a venerable family-owned New Orleans money manager, needed to fix a problem.The firm was turning away potentially valuable business because there was no way for retail investors to put small sums into ...
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April 7, 2013
Need to Know; Get Those Required Withdrawals Right; At 70½, rules for minimum distributions from retirement plans kick in. Here's how to avoid penalties.
WSJ.comMillions of Americans know the advantages of putting money into tax-deferred retirement savings, such as 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts. And many know that the government will get its share eventually. Withdrawals are ...
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April 2, 2013MLPs: An Industry Veteran's View
Barrons.comKayne Anderson Capital Advisors is the largest investor in master limited partnerships, with more than $12 billion in closed-end funds, hedge funds and separate accounts. MLPs have surged in popularity in recent years thanks to their high ...
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March 30, 2013Last-Minute Tax Tips
WSJ.comDespite the year-end cliffhanger on Capitol Hill, lawmakers made few surprising changes to the tax code for 2012.But that doesn't mean taxpayers won't stumble into trouble, given the rise of electronic filing, expanded reporting ...
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March 7, 2013Asset-Manager Artisan Partners Climbs in IPO
WSJ.comNEW YORK—Investors jumped at Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.'s $332 million initial public offering, pushing shares of the asset-management company higher on their trading debut.
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February 28, 2013
The Experts: How Should Couples Avoid Fights About Money?
WSJ.comWhat steps can couples take to make sure they minimize conflicts over finances? The Wall Street Journal put this question to The Experts, an exclusive group of industry and thought leaders who engage in in-depth online discussions related ...
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February 26, 2013'Shadowing' Trims Fees, Leads to Trouble
WSJ.comNEW YORK--Financial advisers often have to deal with clients who demand lower fees. But one solution to the problem landed two brokers in regulatory trouble.
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February 24, 2013
10 things credit bureaus won’t say; They’ve got your number. And they’re not afraid to use it
MarketWatch1. “We track a lot more than just your credit.”Credit bureaus are well known for tracking consumers’ credit history, including tabulating such details as whether they pay their bills on time and how much debt they carry. But the bureaus ...
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February 22, 2013
Separation Anxiety; Couples who separate face many of the same issues that divorcing couples face—and then some
WSJ.comWhen a couple separates, money is often the last thing on their minds.It's understandable. Spouses can be more worried about the kids, and figuring out if the marriage will be salvaged or end in divorce. Dealing with finances seems like it ...
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February 8, 2013Shielding a Dying Client's Wife from Tax Hit
WSJ.comWhen one of Carolyn Taylor's clients was diagnosed with a terminal disease and given months to live, she began a fairly typical end-of-life planning process of reviewing the estate plan and double-checking beneficiary designations.
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How to Manage Household Expenses When You're Married
Whether you're newlyweds or have been married for decades, there's always time to walk down the path to financial harmony.
