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The Pros and Cons of Selling Off a Policy

Published: June 14, 2016

If you have a life insurance policy you don’t need any longer, instead of letting it lapse or cashing it …More

Tax-Free Income from Vacation Homes

Published: May 5, 2016

If you own a vacation home, consider renting it occasionally. The payoff can be tax-free income. Under the Internal Revenue …More

Disadvantages of Long-Term Care Insurance

Published: March 31, 2016

Long-term care (LTC) insurance has some disadvantages: * If you never need the coverage, you’re out-of-pocket for all the premiums …More

Adequate Insurance for Your Home (Published: February 16, 2016)

Surviving the Lien Years (Published: January 14, 2016)

How to Hold Down Social Security Taxes (Published: November 19, 2015)

Rely on Records (Published: October 1, 2015)

Insurance on Children at College (Published: August 31, 2015)

How to Pare Your Property Tax (Published: July 16, 2015)

Limiting Your Property Taxes (Published: April 23, 2015)

Keeping Your Investments Balanced (Published: March 5, 2015)

Managing Mortgage Debt (Published: February 12, 2015)

Using Insurance as a Donation (Published: January 1, 2015)

Avoiding the ‘Wash Sale’ Rule (Published: December 18, 2014)

Special Rules for IRA Withdrawals (Published: November 13, 2014)

Tax Wins From Investment Losses (Published: September 18, 2014)

Trading Places to Avoid Taxes (Published: August 21, 2014)

Insurance Issues for Parents of Students (Published: June 19, 2014)

Avoiding the ‘Wash Sale’ Rule (Published: March 6, 2014)

Drive Down Teenage Auto Insurance Costs (Published: January 30, 2014)