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Families who wish to give to charity while minimizing gift and estate taxes should consider a charitable lead trust (CLT). These trusts are most effective in a low-interest-rate environment, so conditions for taking advantage of a CLT currently are favorable. Although interest rates have crept up in recent years, they remain historically low. 2 types of CLTsA CLT provides a regular income stream to one or more charities during the...

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June 21, 2017

Some people make video recordings of their will signings in an effort to create evidence that they possess the requisite testamentary capacity. For some, this strategy may help stave off a will contest. But in most cases, the risk that the recording will provide ammunition to someone who wishes to challenge the will outweighs the potential benefits. Assessing the downsidesUnless the person signing the will delivers a flawless, natural performance,...

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June 12, 2017

You’d be hard pressed to find a company not looking to generate more leads, boost sales and improve its profit margins. Fortunately, you can take advantage of the sales and marketing opportunities offered by today’s digital technologies to do so. Here are four digital marketing tips for every business: 1. Add quality content to your website. Few things disappoint and disinterest customers like an outdated or unchanging website. Review yours...

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May 31, 2017

It can be difficult in the current job market for students and recent graduates to find summer or full-time jobs. If you’re a business owner with children in this situation, you may be able to provide them with valuable experience and income while generating tax savings for both your business and your family overall. Shifting income By shifting some of your business earnings to a child as wages for services...

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May 30, 2017

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