Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You might not be able to spend all the money in your 401(k) plan before you die. If that happens, your retirement savings will ...

Stepchildren might not have the same legal standing as biological children if beneficiary forms don't make that clear. In a recent case, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a plan ...

You need more than a primary beneficiary on your financial accounts... just in case. Contingency beneficiaries can be your Plan B and even Plan C. What is a contingent beneficiary? If that question ...

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A contingent beneficiary can help ensure that your assets, trusts and insurance payouts go to the parties you want them to go to. What is a contingent beneficiary? Whether setting up a financial ...

Questions answered by Marc Hebert, president of The Harbor Group Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ask A Question Do you know where the beneficiary forms are to your individual retirement ...

It's free, simple and secure. Contingent beneficiaries are the people who receive your death benefit if your primary beneficiaries die or become impaired and are unable to claim their benefits. It's ...

Beneficiary designations are among the most important legacy decisions you will make. A variety of financial accounts, including retirement plans and life insurance policies, allow you to designate ...

A beneficiary is the person you choose to receive your life insurance death benefit after you die. You can choose multiple beneficiaries and designate a certain percentage of the death benefit for ...