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In many states, a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed and/or account can help avoid probate without the cost and complexity of a trust.
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Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.
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New tax rules will determine the deductibility of donations in 2026 for better or worse, which means taxpayers may want to rethink the timing and amount of their donations for 2025 and beyond.
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A new tiered tax rate on the endowments of wealthy colleges and universities could affect spending on financial aid, research, and other college programs.