The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.

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Navigating Financial Conversations with Aging Parents

Encourages proactive dialogue to ensure financial well-being of aging parents.

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Tips to Help Preserve Your Inheritance

It’s important for heirs to consider how a windfall might be used to strengthen their finances now and over the long term.

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Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account

Shows how transfer-on-death designations help avoid probate costs.

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