Robert Pagliarini was quoted in a New York Times column by John Tierney titled “How to Win the Lottery (Happily)“. Here is an excerpt: If you have won the lottery, or if you plan to do so, please keep reading this column. The information is vital not just to your happiness but also to the…
Read MoreHow would you like a guardian angel watching over your investments? Impossible you say? Many sophisticated investors who have their assets in a trust are using something called a “trust protector” to look over the activities in the trust and to protect the beneficiaries. A trust protector is something (and someone) you can describe in…
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My interview with Divorce Corp documentary director Joe Sorge on the idea of requiring financial disclosure of assets and liabilities BEFORE marriage: https://soundcloud.com/sudden-wealth-radio/divorce-corp-the-business-of-divorce#t=44:28 ROBERT PAGLIARINI: One of the things I’ve been thinking about for some time is essentially forcing every soon-to-be-married couple to have a prenup. When people think of prenuptial agreements, they often think…
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Have you created a company that someone will want to buy? Your children won’t necessarily want to take over your business, so an exit strategy is essential to getting the outcome you want. You must prepare your firm for the transition – and you must be prepared as well. When should the planning begin? Think…
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As a lottery winner, you are likely to be barraged by tax, legal, and financial issues. The only method to successfully navigate your way through the complexity is to have a team of experts who are the best at what they do. The question is, who is the best financial advisor for lottery winners? I’ve…
Read MoreWhen turbulence hits Wall Street, are you stressed out? If you have taken on too much risk in your portfolio – which can happen through intention or inattention – stock market volatility may make you anxious. So from time to time, it is a good idea to review how your assets are invested. Your asset…
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As you save for retirement, you also recognize the possibility of having to pay major health care costs in the future. Is there some way to plan for these expenses years in advance? Just how great might those expenses be? There’s no rote answer, of course, but recent surveys from AARP and Fidelity Investments reveal…
Read MorePositive moves to counteract negative cash flow. The financial analysis website nerdwallet.com keeps track of the various debts common to the U.S. household. As of April 2014, they’ve found an average mortgage debt of $154,365. They have also discovered an average household has $7,087 in debt from credit cards, but when the numbers are revised…
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