Want to make things easier for your loved ones? Find out how naming a bank account beneficiary can simplify the access to your funds after you’re gone.

When someone dies, their bank accounts don’t just disappear. What happens next depends on how the accounts were set up and ...

Adam B. Frankel is a personal finance writer and financial adviser with over 30 years of experience. When he’s not managing money in the stock market, he teaches financial topics and other core ...

Your money can leave a lasting legacy and live on much longer than you do. And when set up properly, your assets can be transferred to family members easily after you die. Planning ahead of time can ...

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