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America’s Dumbest Law

Congress sets limits on total federal borrowing to keep the government’s budget under control. Does anybody think it’s working?

Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee: 'Credit Squeeze is Beginning'

The Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee warned that a credit tightening is under way and recession is a possibility.

Estate Planning Pitfall: You Haven’t Coordinated Beneficiary Designations With Your Will

Perhaps you drafted your will years ago and it references your existing assets, including retirement plan accounts and life insurance policies.

Karl Lagerfeld's Cat Choupette was Left a $1.5 MILLION Inheritance

So how DOES it work when you leave your fortune to your pet?

Protecting Your Legacy: The Importance of Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney

Estate planning is vital process every individual needs to undertake to ensure their assets are distributed according to wishes after they pass away.