April 1, 2026
A Movie and an Update
Greetings again, everyone! I know you've just heard from me, but I have a few more things to say, including an update on the finCEN real estate reporting rules...
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March 22, 2026
Both a Free Movie and an Update
Spring greetings, everyone - It's so good finally to say those words that I'm tempted to leave it at that. Here's an invitation to a free showing of To Kill a Mockingbird, along with updates on new finCEN real estate rules and later-life prenuptial concerns...
June 5, 2024
Common Dilemmas You May Recognize
I won't offend any of you by assuming you're regular readers of the AARP magazine quite yet, but a recent issue raised some of the knottiest planning dilemmas f...
May 7, 2024
New Developments for a Change!
Spring greetings, everyone! I was going to grouse about the weather taking forever to perk up, but today looks like it's doing its best to keep my mouth shut. I...
March 1, 2023
Last-Minute Wishes, Safe Deposit Boxes, and Obituaries
Phil Runyon discusses why estate planning changes need proper formalities, where to keep final instructions, safe deposit box access, lifetime deeds, and obituary planning.
December 1, 2015
Those Unavoidable Topics by Phil Runyon
Those Unavoidable Topics Remember several months ago when I explained how you might maximize your Social Security benefits with a technique called "file and sus...
February 9, 2015
Reversal of Fortune by Phil Runyon
Reversal of Fortune I've written before about the wonders of reverse mortgages, so take a look at our website for all the pros first - before I toss a thimble o...
May 23, 2014
NH's Real Estate Tax Explainted by Phil Runyon
NH's Real Estate Tax Explained Like it or not, your town's real estate tax bills will be arriving soon. So, as you grit your teeth and start mumbling about why...
August 9, 2013
Still More Real Estate by Phil Runyon
Still More Real Estate Before leaving the subject of real estate transactions, here are just a few more tips that might be helpful when the time comes. If you'r...
July 18, 2013
More Summer Real Estate by Phil Runyon
More Summer Real Estate I wrote previously about getting the right professional help when you pull up stakes and head for your next residential destination. Fro...
July 11, 2013
Summer Buying and Selling by Phil Runyon
Summer Buying and Selling Summer is traditionally the time of year when the real estate market heats up, and people make a concerted push to actively market wha...
September 28, 2012
Reverse Mortgages Decoded by Phil Runyon
Reverse Mortgages Decoded Many people have heard of reverse mortgages, but few people seem to know how they really work. Here's the scoop. In order to qualify f...
August 20, 2012
Be Your Own Mortgage Company by Phil Runyon
Be Your Own Mortgage Company How many of us have been to a mortgage loan closing where our eyes glazed over at all the forms we had to sign - and all the fees w...
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