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Can You Take Advantage of a Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) Strategy?

Many companies offer employer-issued stock as a benefit, in addition to other compensation and benefits. But what happens if you leave a job that offered you employer-issued stock or if you experience another triggering life event (such as turning 59½)? That's where net unrealized appreciation (NUA) strategies come in. There are a few favorable rules to help you determine what to do with those company stocks to potentially minimize your tax bill.

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Estate Planning: Life Insurance

When it comes to life insurance, there are many choices: Whole life. Variable universal life. Term. What do these descriptions really mean? All life insurance policies have two things in common: They guarantee that they will pay a death benefit to a designated beneficiary after a policyholder dies (although the guarantee may be waived if the death is a suicide occurring within two years of the policy purchase). All require recurring payments (premiums) to keep the policy in force. Beyond those basics, the differences begin.

Investment Retirement Funding Insights