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Estate Planning

Wealth Transfer: Estate Planning

A will is a legal financial document that will allow you to distribute your assets to loved ones in the manner that you desire. Many people put off the task of making their will because it is a reminder of their own mortality and because it requires thoughtful, and sometimes difficult, decisions. However, if you take the first step, you will find that accomplishing this important task can be a gratifying experience. If you follow these tips, you will ensure that your will is ready to be signed and executed.

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Family Law

3 Benefits of Finding a Reliable Family Lawyer

If you have never hired a family lawyer in the past, you may feel intimated by the prospect. The law that governs many facets of our lives is complex and confusing. Lawyers have a thorough education in the law generally, and family lawyers specialize in areas that may be relevant to you and your loved ones today. While there may be numerous family lawyers serving your area, finding a reliable, skilled lawyer with considerable experience can be truly beneficial in these ways.

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Hidden Car Costs

4 Hidden Car Costs

Every driver understands that vehicle ownership involves more than initial purchase-related costs. That said, many drivers fail to take into account the costs related to every possible usage, emergency and maintenance scenario. As a result, they sometimes experience horrible debt because of these hidden car costs. Whether you’ve just bought your first vehicle or you’ve owned vehicles for many years, keep the following four hidden costs in mind when setting aside money for your vehicle budget:

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Home Repairs You Should Think about Saving up For

Everyone who has read anything about money management has probably heard that you need to have an “emergency fund” to cover unexpected expenses. But we rarely hear about the need to plan for “expected expenses”. Everyone knows that things eventually wear out and will have to be replaced but often we fail to consider how we will pay for them when that happens. Well run businesses call this type of planning a “sinking-fund”. So if they know some piece of machinery has a 20 year life expectancy they they will set aside 1/20th of the cost every year so in year 20 they can buy a new one. You should do the same thing for certain items around your home. Here are a few things you need to create your own “sinking fund” for.

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