Many types of assets allow the owner to name a “beneficiary.” If the original owner later dies, ownership of the asset passes automatically to the named beneficiary. Because beneficiary designations are easy to use, they can be a key estate planning tool. However, significant negative tax, financial and even personal problems can arise if the “wrong” individual or entity is named as the beneficiary.
The New York City medical examiner ruled Monday that the police killing of an unarmed man in a dark public housing stairwell was a homicide, and politicians planned to meet with prosecutors later in the day to discuss the findings.
Holiday spending can dramatically hurt your wallet and boost your credit card debt if you aren’t careful. Now is the perfect time to save up for the holidays by cutting your budget in half — you’ll have to ease up on the reveling in the coming months, but you’ll be happy to enter the new year without that financial burden or excess debt.
The United Way’s women’s fall suit drive is not just about donating gently used wardrobe items; it is also about extending a helping hand to women who are forging a new path for themselves.
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday, the first major change to President Barack Obama’s Cabinet since his Democrats were routed in midterm elections three weeks ago.
A 30-year-old Australian has been charged with trying to kill her newborn son by abandoning him in a roadside drain for five days before passers-by heard his cries, police said Monday.
Remember the first week of the NFL season? Tom Brady faded in the Miami heat, and the New England Patriots raised the curtain on their season with a weak opening act.
What can be better than receiving a Wizard’s gift? Buying a “Wizard of Oz” original costume. Burt Lahr’s Cowardly Lion costume can be yours if the price is right. The piece of movie history is going up for auction in New York on Monday.
Free agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval is leaving his heart in San Francisco and heading cross-country to Beantown.
Henderson police on Sunday were seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man they said robbed Sunset Station’s sports book on Saturday, according to a city spokeswoman.
A Denver restaurateur was on the phone with a hot tip: Bill Cosby was holding court with passers-by while having coffee on an outdoor patio.
Nevada Nuclear Projects Agency chief Robert Halstead says he’s been assured that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., remain opposed to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project.
Marco Benvenuti and Patrick Bosworth, co-founders of Las Vegas-based Duetto, are using the company’s innovative software to change the way hotels and resorts book rooms.
Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29 marks the fifth anniversary of the American Express initiative, which seeks to encourage customers to explore small businesses for their holiday shopping.
Tina Quigley, general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, grew up in Petaluma, Calif., and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in aviation business and planning.
Nevada continues to lose bank branches as the industry trims down and services get increasingly electronic.
Several local real estate brokers recently received notable industry accolades.
How does a business owner save for retirement? If tax bite is the issue, consider a Cash Balance Plan.
f you’re an entrepreneur, pat yourself on the back. You may have initially explored self-employment and building a business to meet personal goals, but you’re doing the world a favor.
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the city of Henderson’s Economic Development/Redevelopment division hosted Henderson’s 15th annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards on Nov. 13 at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas.
The future of America’s energy storage industry may well be found in “them thar hills” of central Nevada, and Canada-based American Vanadium Corp. is gearing up to harvest what it sees as the 21st century mother lode.
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada honored health care community leaders at its annual Medicine Ball on Nov. 8 including Dignity Health Nevada senior vice president of operations Rod A. Davis.
The Sauter Multifamily Group of NAI Vegas helped negotiate the sale of 1550 Fahrenheit Apartments at 1550 E. Harmon Ave.
When a mom thinks of starting a business, there’s one question she must answer: “What does success look like?”
Chris Strahan of Chapman Las Vegas Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram is one of 55 finalists for the Dealer of the Year award sponsored by Time magazine.
Not only does healthy skin help you look younger, but properly maintaining your skin also gives you a healthier overall appearance so you feel more confident.
The holiday season can be a stressful and sad time for people rushing to fill demands or mourning a lost loved one. While these emotions can seem overwhelming, local therapists offer tips for coping with these powerful feelings.
