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"In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes," Benjamin Franklin once said. Those aren't fun conversational topics. But…
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Being invited to a destination wedding can be a celebratory affair for all involved, but how you choose to pay…
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Planning for the inevitable can be one of the most stressful yet important decisions you ever have to make. Going…
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If your notion of what a library has to offer is based on your childhood, you're woefully behind the times.…
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A will — or last will and testament — is a legal document that provides instructions for what to do…
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As complex as you can make your finances, it comes down to two simple levers: income and spending. It's much…
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When you prepare for the end of life, you'll probably create a will. But what about a trust? Do you…
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Have you thought about what will happen to all of your online accounts when you die? So much of what…
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One of the most important documents you’ll ever sign is a will. Not only can it govern what happens to…
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I want to donate to charity but I'm not sure about the most effective donation method. What's the best way…
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"Nothing is certain but death and taxes," Benjamin Franklin once wrote. The fact that we're going to die one day…
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A hard truth about life is that we never know how long it will last. Many of us prefer not…
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Do you get frustrated by things you buy that don't last as long as they should? Well then, you're in…
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Money expert Clark Howard loves his family, traveling, saving money and shopping at Costco. But those aren't the only passions…
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Besides the loss of life, one of the saddest things about death is when the person’s affairs aren't in order.…
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The list of things I want to do when I retire includes traveling, logging some quality family time and eating…
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People don't like thinking about death or becoming incapacitated. But especially if you have assets or children, it's important to…
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Have you thought about what happens if you are incapacitated in some way and can't make health care decisions for…
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Money expert Clark Howard says although many couples splurge on their wedding day, such a happy occasion shouldn't put you…
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Fed up with the high cost of health care, you may consider traveling across the country to get the surgeries…
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It’s no secret that people who live in disaster-prone areas (and many others) keep emergency kits and “bug-out” bags filled…
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If you're a fan of Clark Howard and Clark.com, you may already be using some of our favorite money-saving tips…
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It's a natural inclination for parents to start thinking about a child's education as soon as their baby is born.…
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Caskets are a big, expensive end-of-life purchase, but there are ways to cut the cost without sacrificing quality. In this…
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If you have a home to clean, you likely already have your favorite brands of products. Maybe it's Shout to…
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You might have already heard that Clark is not a big fan of gift cards. Besides, unless it's a store or…
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