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The One Document Your Family Needs That Most People Never Write

The One Document Your Family Needs That Most People Never Write

— Baddies and Budgets
Taggué: estate planning family finances financial planning letter of instruction personal finance wealth building
A letter of instruction is the one document most people never write, and the one their family needs most. Here is what it is and how to create one today.
Should You Put Your Home in a Trust? Here Is What You Need to Know

Should You Put Your Home in a Trust? Here Is What You Need to Know

— Baddies and Budgets
Taggué: estate planning home ownership personal finance real estate trust wealth building
Putting your home in a trust can help your family avoid probate and protect your legacy. Here is what a trust is, how it works, and whether it is the right move for you.
How to Pass On Your Money Values to the People You Love

How to Pass On Your Money Values to the People You Love

— Baddies and Budgets
Taggué: family finances financial planning generational wealth kids and money money values wealth building
The most powerful thing you can pass on is not money. It is the values behind it. Here is how to have the money conversations that build generational wealth.
Tax Smart Strategies That Can Help You Build Wealth Faster

Tax Smart Strategies That Can Help You Build Wealth Faster

— Baddies and Budgets
Taggué: investing personal finance tax savings tax strategy wealth building
Your tax bill is not fixed. Here are five tax smart strategies that can help you keep more of your money and build wealth faster throughout the year.

Your Midyear Estate Planning Checklist (Yes, You Need One Even Now)

— Baddies and Budgets
Taggué: beneficiary estate planning financial planning personal finance wealth building will
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or the elderly. If you have money or people you love, you need a plan. Here is a simple midyear checklist to get yours in order.