By Marla Brill   If you thought that the federal estate tax exemption eliminated any tax triggers for heirs, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise in some states.   In 2019 the federal estate tax exemption is $11.4 million for an individual and $22.8 million for a married couple. That means heirs to […]

By Laurie Itkin   There are thousands of books and articles written on how to improve your relationship with your spouse or significant other. Sometimes relationships do not work out and you have to part ways. You may need to divorce your spouse. Unfortunately, you can never divorce your money.   Money is with you […]

These are exciting times to be a woman. Our current Senate is seeing the highest female representation to date. More and more women are rising to positions of leadership all over the board, from science and technology to business and politics. We are encouraging ourselves to push the limits and pave a wider path for […]

By Kait Schulhof   One reason that jewelry is so much fun is because it is easy to collect! In fact, just about every time I travel I come home with a new piece of jewelry as a souvenir. The only problem with building a sizeable jewelry collection is that if you aren’t diligent about […]

Amethyst is a stunning purple quartz crystal, and thanks to its regal color, it has been a favorite of royalty throughout the ages. Fine examples of amethyst are found among Britain’s crown jewels, and it was treasured by famous figures including Cleopatra, Catherine the Great, and Empress Josephine of France.   Amethyst Meaning Amethyst is […]