Episode 278 - Regardless of what you want to do with your wealth, such as leaving it to family, charity, government, or spending it all, you will need to plan for your intended outcome. Doing nothing is not going to work.

Episode 277 - After many years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has finally taken steps to fix the problem it has referred to as “clawback cruelty.”

Episode 276 - Fair vs equal. Leaving your estate in equal shares to each of your children may not necessarily be the most beneficial or effective for your children.

Episode 275 - There’s a growing phenomenon in our society: the tendency to live beyond our means simply to impress others. It doesn’t bode well for the future.

Episode 274 - Recent trends indicate that the concept of phased retirement is becoming more popular. Is it right for you?

Episode 273 - You may or may not be wealthy, but realize that either way, your attitudes and behavior send an implicit message.

Episode 272 - Despite so many sincere efforts, identity theft continues to be a high-profile nuisance. Is there anything you can do about it? The Social Security Administration has some ideas.

Episode 271 - Are young people spending too much money? “Doom spending” has become an increasingly serious concern. Here are some ideas on how to cope with it.

Episode 270 - Most Americans have not paid too much attention to estate taxes, or “death taxes”, as the mass media likes to call it. But moderately or very wealthy people need to . . . now!

Episode 269 - The rate of so-called “gray divorce” has doubled since 1990. How do you protect your assets if you decide to get re-married? Sometimes it’s more than just a prenup.