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State of the Estate Tax » JoeTaxpayer

With George Steinbrenner's passing, it seemed a great time to discuss the 2010 rules for the estate tax.
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Cash: Is It Trash or King?

How much cash should you hold in the current investing environment? Is more cash the key to capital preservation, or will it hurt your investment ret[...] read more »
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A brief history of behavioural finance

In a little more than 30 years, behavioural finance has emerged to turn conventional investment wisdom on its head. read more »
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Alternatives to National savings certificates

One of the most useful products for UK private investors - Index-Linked National Savings certificates - have been withdrawn from sale by NS&I. Are th[...] read more »
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Book Review: Smart Tips for Estate Planning

Estate planning is not something anyone likes to think about, but it's essential to protecting your loved ones and your capital after you're gone. read more »
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The preservation of wealth

Making money is one thing, but keeping hold of it is another. How do the richest families preserve their wealth across the generations? read more »
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Finding your motivation at work

Scientists are discovering that big bonus payments can perversely reduce performance. So how do we make better workplaces? read more »
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Why Bundling Services Might be a Bad Deal

The communications industry is in a constant state of flux. Deals and packages come and go and the only way to be able to take best advantage of them[...] read more »
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Keep it simple, stupid!

Complex isn't always better, but unfortunately human beings are hardwired to favor it. read more »
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Millionaire calculator tool

Ever wondered what you need to save to become a millionaire, what age you'll be when you make it, or what a million will actually be worth then? Thi[...] read more »
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Who wants to be a millionaire?

This brand new calculator works out when you'll be a millionaire or how much you need to save to get there, as well as what you need to save to have[...] read more »
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The Seven Deadly Sins Of Spending

Many of us, often without realizing it, allow our spending habits grow out of control and wreak havoc on our bank accounts. The following are the Sev[...] read more »
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Four Tax Tips for Graduates

My latest guest post on the TurboTax Blog. I discuss the top bits of advice for the graduate starting their first real job. Tax and investing advice,[...] read more »
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BP shares are a buy on balance

Are BP shares worth buying at 435p? On a risk versus reward basis, the balance of probabilities are in your favour. read more »
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Effects of BP Oil Spill on Economy

Help me regain my traffic on this article about the spillover effects of the oil spill. BP comprises largest holding in UK pension plans... read more »
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