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Are you your worst enemy when it comes to investing for your future? Behavior scientists may say “yes”. People want safety and comfort. ...

This Saturday is Small Business Saturday in Indianapolis and across the country! It’s your opportunity to support local merchants that are the ...

Are you interested in simplifying your charitable giving? Or, perhaps you want to reduce your tax liability in a high income year. Do you have ...

Without a doubt technology has made all of our lives easier. However, this increased use of technology gives hackers and thieves new ways to steal your personal information—without even breaking into your home!

There are multiple reasons to do your financial planning with your children and grandchildren in mind. Maximizing the transfer amount by minimizing taxes is the first reason that generally comes to ...

With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to make a plan for all the expenses that come along with the festivities.

As we enter the home stretch of 2016, let’s take a quick step back from elections and holiday plans for a quick financial checkup.

Parents, who choose to treat their children differently regarding future responsibilities or asset split, need to share their logic with their children before it becomes reality.

Lending to relatives can cause tense situations at family gatherings! While such loans could be a win-win, you need to understand the potential ramifications before you make a commitment

Everyone wants a great future! Then why don’t people plan? Many do nothing and leave their future well-being purely to chance.

Most people would likely agree that teaching children about investing is a very important life lesson. However, if you try to have a discussion about stocks and bonds with most children, their eyes will quickly glaze over. How can you get them more involved?

If you are one of the 64% of Americans who do not have a will, you are in the good company of Aretha Franklin and Prince as well as Sonny Bono, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Abraham Lincoln. Unfortunately, dying without a will can create a mess for your heirs.