In a prior column, I highlighted the life and work of Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, who gave away that multi-billion-dollar company to organizations working on the environment, including ...

Choosing a primary beneficiary - and contingent beneficiaries - is the only way to ensure that your funds are allocated according to your wishes. The per capita designation is usually the default ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more ...