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I'm planning to retire soon and obviously want to avoid common financial mistakes that many retirees or soon-to-be retirees make. What are some common retirement-related missteps?

I travel every few months for conferences and other professional development gatherings. Do you have any tips that could help me stretch my travel dollars?

I've read a lot about how home heating costs will be much higher this winter than in past years. Is there anything I can do before winter sets in to keep costs down?

Following a planned strategy will maximize the return you receive in the years ahead.

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Is it true that life insurance is not subject to estate taxes?

My grandfather recently died, and I received $300,000 from his retirement plan. I know his estate is required to pay tax on the proceeds, but must I pay income tax when I take money out of the plan?

A California attorney recently explained how I could place my house into a trust to avoid the risk of losing it to a future malpractice creditor. Is there any downside to doing this?

You may not need a planner - but you do need a plan.

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Right about now, wealth management feels a lot more like damage control.

A friend has suggested that I create a living will. How do I get started?

When I approach age 60, should I stop putting money in my Keogh?

I need a quick source of cash. Is it possible to tap funds from my individual retirement account, assuming I plan to repay the account?

I live in an area with a lot of foreclosed homes. It seems like a good investment to buy some of these homes and turn them around for profit once the housing market takes off again. How do I get started?

Considerable rewards await those who invest in mutual funds that hold packages of principally higher-than-subprime-quality mortgages.

I've been reading a lot about variable annuities recently. When does investing in one make sense?

I've started writing my will, but I'm not sure whom to choose as the executor. What factors should I consider?

How can I invest in a more environmentally friendly manner?

Not having children may mean you don't have to worry about day-care costs, college tuition, or wedding bills, but it doesn't ensure a comfortable retirement.

This year my wife began working full-time again, so we sent our 8-year-old son to summer day camp. Can we include the cost when figuring our child-care tax credit for 2008?

My brother asked me to be the executor of his estate. Could I be personally liable if I accidentally do something wrong?

My sister asked me to co-sign a loan so she can get a larger amount than she'd qualify for on her own. I trust her to repay the debt fully and on time, but what risks do I face if she doesn't?