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The Homebuyer’s Toolkit: Building Financial Security
Over the Thanksgiving break I became addicted to a show called Till Debt Do U$ Part on HGTV. Financial wizard Gail Vaz-Oxlade helps families go from red to black by getting to the root of their destructive spending habits. Most... (Continue reading)
Are You Properly Insured?
Pushing a pencil to add up just how much life insurance you need isn’t easy. At first glimpse, the math can seem complicated. Still, everyone needs to confront the issue of life insurance. ... (Continue reading)
Are You Properly Insured?
Written on 31 Aug, 2009 at 10:53 in Personal Finance | viewed 645 times | 2 Comments
Pushing a pencil to add up just how much life insurance you need isn’t easy. At first glimpse, the math can seem invasive and complicated. The subject—death—is quite touchy. Add to the discomfort a good measure of guilt and... (Continue reading)
Planning for the End
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 14:18 in Personal Finance | viewed 2,512 times | 0 Comments
In the wake of the sudden death of Michael Jackson, his fans are likely questioning their mortality, but legal experts say they should be questioning the state of their affairs in the event of their own unexpected demise.... (Continue reading)
9. I Will Guarantee My Wealth is Passed On To Future Generations Through Proper Insurance and Estate Planning
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 13:05 in Wealth For Life Principles | viewed 1,015 times | 10 Comments
Let’s face it: Nobody lives forever. No matter how much you want to deny it, you need to prepare for this fateful event. Your loved ones will have some tough and critical decisions to make, from handling funeral arrangements to... (Continue reading)
Can Blacks Build Wealth and Remain Charitable?
Written on 5 Dec, 2008 at 9:42 in Personal Finance | viewed 602 times | 1 Comment
The Northern Trust Corp. questioned affluent blacks about their giving habits and published their findings in a study called “Wealth in Black America,” which was released last month. The study shows that giving and wealth building, even within affluent black... (Continue reading)
Not Just for Rockefellers
Written on 27 Mar, 2008 at 4:10 in Investing | viewed 208 times | 0 Comments
You don't have to be super rich, or even just rich, to set up a trust to protect your assets for yourself or your loved ones. An attorney can help you establish a fairly straightforward trust for a fee in... (Continue reading)
