Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
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Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
Here’s a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.