Bob Carlson

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What to do with a retirement account when leaving an employer is a question most people are likely to face. The answer will ultimately depend on your goals. 

Which is better for generating reliable income: an immediate annuity or a bond ladder? The answer depends on your retirement goals.

Estate planning discussions tend to focus on the big picture, leaving a host of smaller details overlooked. Consider the following important, but often forgotten, estate planning issues to create a more complete estate plan.

Estate Planning isn’t just about taxes anymore. Follow these tips for a more complete estate plan.

Knowing about this one simple tool could significantly improve your awareness of your financial situation.

Many estate plans fail to divide non-cash assets in a fair an equitable way, leading to conflict and even litigation among family members. Follow these simple rules to ensure that the inheritence of your estate doesn’t lead to unintended hostilities.

When most people think of estate planning, they think assets and taxes. But a new estate plan feature rising in popularity is the ethical will, which is used to pass one’s personal and family history, wisdom, and life lessons to loved ones.

T’is the season for giving. Maximize your gift giving by following these tax-saving strategies.  

A recent study on retirement revealed that many couples don’t agree on, and often don’t even talkabout, key retirement issues. Here’s how you can achieve your retirement goals more effectively by communcating them with your spouse.

According to a survey conducted for U.S. Trust, most people have key gaps in their estate plans. This leads to missed financial goals and an undersirable use of assets. Apply the following tips to build a better estate plan.

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