Although conservation easement tax deductions expired December 31, 2011, many are still being claimed—and many are being audited. See Rich "Conservation Easement" Tax Break Ends. If you didn't act before the end of 2011, it's too late (unless the rules are re-enacted). Even if this charitable deduction isn't revived, it seems likely there will be t...Read More
Investing is seen by many as an arduous task - one that is complicated, risky and best left to other people. It is often easier to avoid investing altogether, than confront it head on. A natural human reaction is to create excuses that rationalize why one has chosen to avoid an activity. Investing at a young age is no exception: a variety...Read More
Vulnerability is difficult to sustain in an intimate relationship, even without bringing money issues for couples into the fray. You can’t have increased intimacy without regular disclosures and communications where you allow yourself to NOT be the best you can be, and trust that your loved one accepts and loves you anyway...Read More
Stocks edged lower on EU concerns and a handful of disappointing earnings reports, but the markets did make a bit of a recovery later in the day...Read More
In my postings last week I discussed various aspects of gifting intended to facilitate tax-free transfers and, ultimately, to reduce estate taxes. I discussed direct gifting: (http://blogs.forbes.com/robclarfeld/?p=243): and a more sophisticated planning vehicle, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs): (http://blogs.forbes.com/robclarfeld/?p=281)....Read More
Allstate Corporation (ALL) announced its quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, an increase of about 5% over its prior dividend in November of 21 cents. The dividend is payable on April 2, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2012. This dividend is a 4.8 percent increase from the dividend declared in the previous...Read More
In trading on Wednesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Agria (GRO), down about 14.9% and shares of Cvr Partners Limited (UAN) off about 1.2% on the day...Read More
In trading on Wednesday, vehicle manufacturers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1%. Leading the group were shares of Kandi Technolgies (KNDI), up about 8.8% and shares of Harley Davidson (HOG) up about 2.1% on the day...Read More
The February 23 issue of The Chronicle of Philanthropy has a package of stories starting on its front page about the fundraising prowess of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. The institution raises more money than any American hospital, nearly $700 million last year. Most of the copy, by Holly Hall, is behind a pay wall, so we can't ...Read More
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