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Take the proper steps to insulate your estate from creditors
June / July 2020
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: For years, many individuals may have viewed estate taxes as the main threat to their family fortunes, especially if they own a successful business or valuable real estate. But with the federal gift and tax exemption set at $11.58 million for 2020, estate taxes are perhaps no longer a concern. Today individuals may be more focused on protecting their estates from creditors and lawsuits. This article details several ways to accomplish this objective in accordance with prevailing state laws.
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7 deadly estate planning sins
Year End 2019
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: According to literature, the “seven deadly sins” are lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, wrath, envy and pride. Although individuals may be guilty of these from time to time, other types of “sins” can be fatal to an estate plan if one isn’t careful. This article details seven transgressions to avoid.
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Into (and out of) the breach: Cyber insurance to the rescue?
Summer 2014
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: The risks of data breaches are at the forefront of many hospitals’ concerns. Increasingly, facilities are seeking to protect their bottom lines with data breach insurance. Before purchasing a policy, though, a hospital needs to weigh several considerations. This article discusses the three main areas of coverage and some significant differences among policies. A sidebar looks at how breaches occur.
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Make your portfolio an emotion-free zone
November / December 2013
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: Emotions can get in the way of sound financial decisions. It’s human nature to become greedy during good times and to panic during bad times. Since it’s not possible to turn off emotions, it’s important to try to understand how they can undermine investment decision making. This will help investors focus on setting limits that will enable them to invest successfully. This article offers several strategies toward that goal. A sidebar notes a study offering a real-world example of how emotions may get in the way of sound decision making.
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How to manage your online reputation — New media demand fast responses to critics
January / February 2012
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: Car shoppers today can find valuable information on a store through a quick Internet search. But they also can find harsh — sometimes devastating — words from disgruntled customers who legitimately or not have a bone to pick. This article shows how to find out whether bad reviews exist and explains how to respond to them. A sidebar lists several professional service firms that can help dealerships manage their online reputation.
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TRIM command poised to change computer forensics as we know it
November / December 2011
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: Over the past decade, attorneys have come to recognize the valuable role computer forensics play in recovering key financial information from hard drives. But the increasing availability of the TRIM command in computer operating systems is poised to dramatically reshape the field of computer forensics. This article explains how the command purges data completely, so that not even remnants are left behind for experts to subsequently dig up and reassemble. But there are also ways to work around TRIM.
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Fine-tuning the value estimate — The importance of valuation adjustments
March / April 2010
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: An appraiser often makes adjustments to normalize companies’ earnings, removing all unusual, nonrecurring events from a company’s financial statements to reveal a clearer picture of the company’s normal operations. But what is normal? It depends. This article looks at the various adjustments an appraiser might make to achieve the appropriate basis of value.
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Public construction projects – Reinventing yourself to compete
Fall 2009
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: The struggling economy has been tough on the construction industry, particularly for contractors that do residential and commercial work. Many contractors have reinvented themselves to take advantage of new opportunities in public works construction. But it’s critical to get up to speed on the rules for bidding on public contracts. One misstep can be the difference between winning and losing a job, or worse yet, the difference between profit and loss. It’s important to learn where to find out about these often little-publicized jobs, and then get acquainted with the strict bidding rules that accompany them. A sidebar looks at some of these specific technicalities.
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It’s your choice: Go green … or go broke?
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: For years, “green” construction was seen as a niche market in the building industry. Today, it’s almost a given that you must have a solid knowledge of — and even experience in — green building if you want to stay competitive. If you’re behind in the green arena, this article is for you. It explains where to learn about green building standards and guidelines, and how to incorporate sustainability into any project.