A new staff report from the New York Fed makes an old argument for centrally managed capital, but its predictions will rarely hold up in the real world.

The tax deadlines for reallocating capital gains are approaching.

Twenty points to help ensure your clients' legacies stay on track.

Unwanted items in an estate aren’t necessary a bunch of junk.

A new report urges against the changes.

A policy that performs justifies the premium costs and liquidity constraints. Unfortunately, it's all too common for life insurance to use and hold value that's better deployed elsewhere.

But was it worth the cost of getting a the private letter ruling?

Spouse can qualify for marital deduction.

They’re always a good idea, whether required or not.

The agency urges maintaining robust security measures to protect clients.