The ever-increasing number of digital assets that people possess nowadays raises the valid question of how to bequeath these assets, which range from accounts in mobile banking services, online trading and investing platforms, fintech services, and digital life...
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The Evolution of Password Managers
Protection and a single view for our personal accounts and digital assets The primary reason why many people consider using a password manager is to protect their passwords, digital assets, and personal information, as well as to be able to have a single source of...
Unlocking Wealth: 5 Essential Tools for Non-Professional Investors
We know that investing might seem a bit intimidating, especially if you're not a financial pro. But guess what? We've got your back with some amazing tools to make your investment journey a whole lot smoother! From robo-advisors to digital legacy apps, these tools...
How is life insurance paid out to beneficiaries?
Before answering the question, let’s remind ourselves that life insurance payouts are generally not considered as taxable income, as reviewed in detail in the article “Do beneficiaries pay taxes on life insurance payouts?” There are a few exceptions discussed in the...
Bad excuses for not having a digital legacy plan
It’s in our very nature as humans to overthink certain aspects of our lives to the point of hurting ourselves or ending up in a worse position. Whether it’s not speaking up in class despite knowing the answer - for fear of everyone else's reactions - or not applying...
Do beneficiaries pay taxes on life insurance payouts?
Are proceeds from a life insurance policy payout considered taxable income? It’s a very important question, both for the owner of the life insurance policy, who wants peace of mind that his family will be financially secure in the event of his passing away, and for...
Why is cybersecurity critical to your digital legacy?
Though the term ‘digital legacy’ is fairly new, it has a short and concise definition. Your digital legacy consists of all the various types of digital assets you’ve accumulated over your lifetime. These might include: Digital financial assets: payment tokens, utility...
How you continue to pay taxes even after death
Most of us hate paying taxes. But you probably would not expect to continue to provide large amounts of money from your estate to the government for many years after your death. Unfortunately, that’s the grim reality for most of us. While that might sound...
DGLegacy® Cyber breach monitoring: Protecting the digital and financial assets in your wallet
Cyber security breaches in companies which manage your financial assets are not rare these days. Such a breach can put your financial and digital assets at a great risk. A new report by Check Point Research (CPR) warns that using AI technologies such as ChatGPT can...
Is estate planning still the answer for digital asset inheritance?
Estate planning is an established process for wealthy individuals to protect their financial assets. Its mass adoption was always hindered by its high cost, associated with expensive attorneys and law firms involved in the creation and update of the estate planning...