Elder Abuse Legislation Headed to President’s Desk

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is hoping that legislation boosting both enforcement and penalties for those who target seniors will become law as soon as possible. The proposed law would also improve how enforcement is coordinated between the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission. Sparked by what happened to a local couple who were scammed into…

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Making Philanthropy Part of the Family Tradition

The numbers are staggering—an estimated $30 trillion is expected to transfer from baby boomers to their heirs in the coming decades. How can your family ensure that this happens in a meaningful way? The adage is well known: “The first generation earns it, the second generation maintains it and the third generation loses it.” But…

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Football Season is Here: Avoid These Fiscal Fumbles

Nothing’s more frustrating to a football fan than watching a terrific play turn into an epic disaster because someone fumbled the ball. Financial fumbles can be just as maddening, especially when you get really close to most people’s end zone: retirement. You know it is fall, when Saturdays are all about college football and Sunday…

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Talking About Your Estate Plan with Family

Being able to talk with your family about your estate plan is not easy, since the underlying subtext—your own eventual death—is difficult for parents and adult children. However, by having these frank discussions, you eliminate stress and often, promote a greater family bond. People’s skills in saving for retirement, investing and managing finances are important…

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