Worst states to die in

Those of us who live in Texas are faced with a fairly hospitable tax code upon death, but others are not so lucky.

In addition to the federal estate and gift tax, sixteen states plus DC have their own estate tax and six states have their own inheritance tax.

Maryland and New Jersey, take "death and taxes" to a new level by levying both an estate tax on the departed and an inheritance tax on their beneficiaries.

Read Estate taxes:  the worst places to die.

Derek Sivers gives his whole company to charity and he's still smiling

Talk about generosity:

Derek Sivers, an innovative internet entrepreneur in the music field, gave his whole company to charity.
He used a charitable trust to do it in a way that maximized the gift and provided him an income for life.

The coolest thing about his story is that his generosity was coupled with a genuine contentment and focus on simplicity.

In the words of the apostle, Paul:

"I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.  I know how to get along with humble means and I also know how to live in prosperity.  I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
-- Philippians 4:11-13