Only 14 percent of Americans said they would turn to a financial advisor first for help.
Advances in health care, increased longevity and a willingness to spend could dissipate familial wealth.
The Treasury Department dealt the final blow with regulations that block ways to circumvent the cap.
The tax treatment of annuities can be wildly inconsistent, especially after death, advisor Michael Kitces said.
Only 10 percent of survey respondents gave themselves an "A" in personal finance.
There's a small percentage of taxpayers out there who think cheating is just fine.
There are a lot of touchy subjects to bring up when you want to preserve wealth over generations.
More than 70% approve of raising the state income tax on individuals earning $500,000 or couples earning $1 million.
The tariffs are essentially acting as a taxes on the products consumed by U.S. households.
Unlike a lot of other famous singers, Petty had an estate plan. But let's just say it could have been worded better.
Here are some ways to mitigate the tax hit for shareholders when companies do a deal.
The carried-interest tax break lives on despite bipartisan opposition.
The new form will apply to workers who start new jobs in 2020.
Dr. Steven Podnos used a trust strategy to help a retired Air Force officer.
They want expertise, ethics and strong engagement, an industry group says in a new report.
Connecticut, meanwhile, is the biggest loser because many residents taking flight have high incomes.
About 57 percent of Americans don't know much at all about 529 plans, the survey said.
The tax would provide a disincentive for high-frequency trading, the presidential candidate's office said.
A change would require legislation, the Treasury secretary said.
The debate over whether courses carry their fair weight has raged around the country for years.