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Remember Alyssa Milano? The actress of “Who’s the Boss?” and “Charmed” fame was recently in the news after she started a fundraising campaign for her son’s…

After years of the decline of defined benefit (DB) plans for employee retirement, it was surprising to see IBM announce the reopening of its DB plan.…

Washington voters will decide the fate of the state’s path-breaking public long-term care insurance program in a referendum this Fall. If adopted, Initiative 2124 would make…

A financial-advice writer is drawing intense criticism and sympathy after revealing that she was scammed into putting $50,000 in cash in a shoebox and giving it…

The tax-free quality of money in a 529 tuition savings plan can be continued, even after the education spending need has passed, thanks to a provision…

Using a credit card issued by a small bank or credit union could cost you $400 to $500 less each year than a card from a…

Gift tax returns could be the most misunderstood, neglected, and overlooked part of estate planning. There are many people who know estate planning quite well but…

Haunted by high prices and low inventory, the U.S. housing market can sometimes feel like a horror movie to prospective home buyers. Now there are fears…

In Christianity alone, it is estimated that there are thousands—yes, thousands—of different denominations around the world. Each denomination has its own interpretation of Scripture and its…

If you expect fabulous returns to continue, you’re likely to be disappointed. Look closely at the data and you’ll see why. By William Baldwin, Senior Contributor…