A frantic granddaughter explains in a newspaper column that she feels caught between a rock and a hard place as her grandmother’s resources dwindle. There is a lot of financial abuse going on, the granddaughter claims. She claims that both a friend of her grandmother’s, along with a relative, are stealing money. This problem occurs more often […]
The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is a personal finance and lifestyle movement that advocates for extreme savings and investment strategies in order to achieve financial independence and retire at an earlier age than the traditional retirement age of 65. The basic premise of the FIRE movement is to live frugally, save aggressively, and […]
RRSP stands for Registered Retirement Savings Plan. It is a type of tax-advantaged investment account that is available to residents of Canada. The purpose of an RRSP is to encourage individuals to save for their retirement by providing them with tax incentives. Contributions made to a retirement plan are tax-deductible, meaning that they can reduce […]
In Austria, a testator has the right to dispose of their property by means of a Will, subject to certain mandatory inheritance rights of close relatives. However, a Testator may not completely disinherit their spouse or registered partner, who is entitled to at least 50% of the estate. Children of the testator are also entitled […]
Funnyman Robin William’s death by suicide was a huge shock to many who grew up watching Williams in several movies, shows, etc., over the years. Robin Williams’ estate battle was a legal dispute that arose after his death in 2014. Williams, a beloved actor and comedian, left behind a sizable estate worth an estimated $100 […]
Frank Gifford once played for the NFL. If you’re familiar with the name Gifford, then you most likely know the name and reputation of famous talk show host, Kathie Lee Gifford. The co-host of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee reigned supreme on America’s airwaves for more than a decade, but her admittedly less known husband […]
We’ve previously written about a few famous singers who have succumbed to illness or have died in the past few years or so. This next singer is no exception. Although not as famous as her peers in the music industry, Amy Winehouse proved herself to be an exceptional songstress with a beautiful voice. She passed […]
We’ve recently published many stories as of late, detailing the extravagant legacies left behind by some rather wealthy people. The deceased have left their mark on the world; donating vast sums of fortunes to charitable institutions, facilities, or to their loved ones. Does an employee count as a “loved one?” Indra Tamang is an former […]
Leona Helmsley, a wealthy American businesswoman and real estate investor, gained notoriety for her estate planning decisions, which included cutting her relatives out of her inheritance. Ever fantasize about inheriting millions from a dead rich relative? Now imagine if fantasy became reality and those riches were up for grabs, only to be cruelly yanked away. […]
Robert Read, a former (deceased) janitor from Brattleboro, Vermont, had a keen eye for picking out stocks. Known outwardly as a frugal and unassuming penny pincher, the local residents of Battleboro were shocked when news of his $8 million dollar fortune came to light. Indeed, his most expensive purchase was $5,000 for a Toyota, and […]
