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Divorce Is Becoming a Tax Strategy Game
November 30, 2018 by Lili A. Vasileff, CFP, MAFF, CDFA As professionals, we must consider how to address the ripple effect of the repeal of
December 15, 2018
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Is Divorce Becoming a Tax Strategy Game?
As professionals, we must consider how to address the ripple effect of the repeal of the alimony tax deduction and other uncertainties in the new tax law. Divorce has become a tax strategy game with no clear direction.
Many couples who are racing to divorce in 2018 may be surprised to learn that even though the tax character of alimony remains unchanged in 2018 and will be grandfathered, other changes in personal and business income taxes will absolutely impact their financial outcomes. Clearly, the spectrum of changes in the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (H.R. 1) for individuals ranges from tax brackets, deductions, and tax credits to tax shelters.
December 15, 2018
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Many people don’t know what their spouse spends on holiday shopping
Almost half of Americans say their spouses or significant others do not know how much they spend during the holiday season.In some cases, shoppers are
December 4, 2018
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Secret Santa: what spouses spend on holiday shopping
For many consumers, the real magic of the holiday season is the sleight of hand it takes to hide overspending from their spouse.
Almost half of Americans say their spouses or significant others do not know how much they spend during the holiday season, according to a new survey of 1,000 U.S. adults from SwagBucks.com .
December 4, 2018
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December is expected to be a busy month for the nation’s divorce courts. The tax overhaul enacted late last year eliminated the deduction for alimony, but unlike most provisions in the law, this one doesn’t take effect until 2019.
November 1, 2018
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Baby boomers are divorcing at a stunning rate
Looking ahead to the next phase of life can seem pretty dreadful if you can’t stand the person who you’ll be spending it with.
That may be what some boomers are facing. Among U.S. adults ages 50 and older, the divorce rate has roughly doubled since the 1990s, according to a Pew Research Center report. Statistically speaking we’re healthier and probably going to be living a lot longer — possibly 30 years longer — than average retirees once did.
October 24, 2018
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This is why baby boomers are divorcing at a stunning rate
When ‘until death do us part’ sounds like agony(Courtesy Everett Collection) Published: Oct 20, 2018 10:59 a.m. ETBy ANGELA MOORE, SENIOR EDITOR Looking ahead to
October 23, 2018
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Getting divorced? How will you pay for kids’ college
Divorce throws a wrench in many long-term plans, from savings to retirement and beyond. If you’re divorcing and have children, even if they are young, you should also consider the impact the end of your marriage will have on their college plans.
Some states require divorcing couples to address how they will pay for their children\’s college education in their divorce papers. The clause does not require that one or both parents pay for college, but that they come to an agreement about what contributions they will make to higher education for their offspring.
August 14, 2018
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1 in 3 parents will help their kids pay off student loans
One third of parents say that they will help their child pay back some or all of their student loans, according to a recent survey by College Ave Student Loans.
Student loan debt has skyrocketed to $1.5 trillion in the U.S.
Parents should make sure that they\’re balancing their long-term financial goals with helping their children finance higher education, advisors say.
July 28, 2018
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9 Expert Tips When Negotiating an Alimony Settlement
At a certain point, the topic has to be dealt with.The only way to do it successfully is to arm yourself with as much knowledge
July 22, 2018