Financial Health

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Understanding Probate

Understanding Probate

When you die, you leave behind your estate. Your estate consists of your assets — all of your money, real estate, and worldly belongings. Your estate also includes your debts, expenses, and unpaid taxes. After you die, somebody must take charge of your estate and settle your affairs. This person will take your estate through probate, a court-supervised process that winds up your financial affairs after your death.

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How to Find a Real Estate Agent

How to Find a Real Estate Agent

A real estate agent is a key partner on your home buying journey. In addition to finding you potential homes, they also guide you and advocate for you throughout the process. But how do you decide which one is the right fit for you and your needs? The right real estate agent for you should be familiar with your prospective neighborhood, experienced, and is someone you’ll enjoy working with.

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The Procrastinator’s Guide to Holiday Savings

The Procrastinator’s Guide to Holiday Savings

For many of us, November and December kick off a season of celebrating, family, feasting, and yes…spending. The holidays are a chance to make memories, but this can also be a time of financial stress—especially if you wait until the last minute to make plans.

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Finding the Right Home

Finding the Right Home

If you don’t really know what you’re looking for in a home, how do you find the right one? Careful planning and consideration of your options can help ensure that you will be happy with the one you select.

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The Down Payment

The Down Payment

In the past, lenders usually required a down payment of at least 20 percent of the purchase price of a home. Today, many lenders offer loans with lower down payments. In addition, certain private and government entities have low down payment programs

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Transferring Your Family Business

Transferring Your Family Business

As a business owner, you’re going to have to decide when will be the right time to step out of the family business and how you’ll do it. There are many estate planning tools you can use to transfer your business. Selecting the right one will depend on whether you plan to retire from the business or keep it until you die.

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Starting or Buying a Business

Starting or Buying a Business

So, you’re thinking of going into business for yourself. You have several options available, and all involve some degree of risk. Do you want to create a start-up operation? Perhaps you are planning on buying an existing business. Or, you may be considering the purchase of a franchise operation.

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Your Low-Stress, 5-Step Guide to Landing Your Ideal Summer Internship

Your Low-Stress, 5-Step Guide to Landing Your Ideal Summer Internship

Internships offer invaluable opportunities to gain real-world experience, expand your network, and prepare to enter the workforce post-grad. Summer will be here before you know it, so start early — many companies start hunting to fill their internship positions months in advance. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you tackle the challenge of choosing the perfect summer internship:

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