Richard Streitfeld – Buddhist Mensch

What’s New in Social Security for 2016? More than You Think

I wrote this piece for elderresourcesofri.com , where you can read the entire article. Elder Resources is a network of professionals, including ALSD founding partner Michael Aaronson, who provide services to seniors and their families. “Congress quietly enacted a major change to Social Security. No one’s current benefits are affected, but the potential for higher
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Guest author W. Parish Lentz

Parents: Give your Graduate and yourselves the gift of 3 critical estate plan documents

Congratulations parents of graduates from high school and college! Time to celebrate and prepare for the next stage of life for your children.  While always children in your eyes, upon reaching the age of 18, all individuals are ADULTS in the eyes of the law, both state and federal, with a slew of rights and
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Richard Streitfeld – Buddhist Mensch

You are Not A-Loan
DEBT, Debt, debt, DONE!
(as in Beethoven’s Fifth)

You know the story. Student loan debt, well over 1 trillion dollars, exceeds credit card debt and is crippling graduates — and in turn, the whole economy. I had a pediatrician in my office who was making well over six figures, owes $300,000 on her student debt and yet Sarah cannot deduct a dime of
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Richard Streitfeld – Buddhist Mensch

Spousal Protection Programs!

Q: Despite our pre-nups, the IRS took our joint refund because of Kitty’s pre-marriage debts.  Am I an “injured spouse” or an “innocent spouse”? The monarchy is dying and I am royally flushed. -Prince Billy A: Billy, there is hope for you and the royals after all, if you are filing a Yankee tax return.
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