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Never Let A Crisis Go To Waste: Three Things Every Household Should Do Now

Congratulations for surviving the year-long month of May! Let’s do it again in June and July and August. Before the coronavirus, our family of four had everything planned out. We …

Ranking The Best Passive Income Investments

After about the 30th day in a row of working 12+ hour days and eating rubber chicken dinners at our company’s free cafeteria, I decided I had enough. I needed …

States With No Estate Tax Or Inheritance Tax: Be Strategic Where You Reside

Although taxes are astronomically high in California, one positive is that it has no estate tax upon death. As it turns out, the majority of U.S. states do not collect …

Historical Gift Tax Exclusion Amounts: Be A Rich Strategic Giver

Despite paying taxes your entire life, even when you die, the government still wants something from you! As a financially savvy individual, it behooves you to understand as much about …

Should I Superfund A 529 Plan? Evaluating The Pros And Cons

A 529 plan is a good way to save and invest for your child’s education. The after-tax money you put into your child’s 529 plan gets to compound tax-free, just …

Can You Get A Mortgage In One State To Buy Property In Another State?

The short answer is yes. Yes, you can get a mortgage in one state to buy a property in another state. Due to the extended lockdowns, I’m more motivated than …