Definition Provided by: Investopedia Estate planning is an ongoing process and should be started as soon as one has any measurable asset base. As life progresses and goals shift, the estate plan should move to be in line with new goals. Lack of adequate estate planning can cause undue financial burdens to loved ones (estate taxes can run higher than …

Minor car accidents happen everyday. If you haven’t been in a car accident, consider yourself lucky. Or overdue. By car insurance industry estimates, you will file a claim for a collision about once every 17.9 years. That’s if you’re an average driver, which, whether you’re willing to admit it or not, you likely are. Notice that statistic says “you will file a …