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Work and Social Security Benefits

Work and Social Security Benefits

You can work and still receive Social Security benefits, but how much you receive depends on a number of factors.  First, if you do plan to continue working after becoming eligible to receive benefits, you might consider delaying filing for...

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Widow/er Social Security Benefits

Widow/er Social Security Benefits

A widow or widower is eligible for a survivors benefit from Social Security even if they never worked – as long as the deceased spouse qualified for benefits based on his or her own income record. Also note that surviving spouses must have been...

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Different Ways to Value a Business

When it comes to valuing a business, there are many ways to examine a company’s profitability. Looking at a business’ liquidation value and its breakup value are two of many approaches to see how a company is functioning and how it might...

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The IRS Versus the Taxpayer

The IRS Versus the Taxpayer

According to the IRS, not only is your ignorance no excuse but so is that of your tax preparer. In other words, the fact that your tax preparer made a mistake is no excuse and will not absolve you from compliance penalties. Unfortunately, the...

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No-Heir Estate Planning

No-Heir Estate Planning

Even if you have no heirs, you should have an estate plan. Otherwise, the state will determine the fate of your worldly possessions. If you pass away “intestate” (without a will), the state can even keep all of your assets for itself...

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