06/05/2021
While stay-at-home moms aren't able to get a 401(k), they can still plan and save for their retirement. Find out more in our guide.
"When It's Your Time To Perform...Are You Going To Be Ready?"
While stay-at-home moms aren't able to get a 401(k), they can still plan and save for their retirement. Find out more in our guide.
Delaying retirement for a couple of years—or even a few months—is the most effective way to improve your retirement security.
The last 12 months have shown us anything but certainty. Across the U.S., the pandemic, social unrest, economic volatility and widespread unemployment have shaken up the personal finances of millions of Americans. While vaccines are rolling out and it appears there may be light at the end of the
As our nation’s health situation and economy continue settling down in the wake of the pandemic, it’s time to re-evaluate where you are now and where you want to be headed going forward.
Advice on 401(k)s and IRAs for people in their 50s and 60s
You may love your son-in-law or daughter-in-law now, but that could change down the road. So, if you don’t want your money going to your kid’s future ex, here’s what you should do.
Money is a common marriage stressor. In a pandemic that’s seen a disproportionate number of young couples divorcing, minimizing money disputes can be especially important.
The two ways Congress and the Biden administration could shake up inheritances
A year ago the world of retirement savers looked bleak, but the quick moving market packed several practical lessons in a short period of time. These lessons normally would take years to experience. Why was this reduced to months in 2020?
Three of the most common personal finance questions financial advisers get all the time are not the right ones to ask. Here’s how to take those questions and reframe them to get the answers you need to build your wealth.
Here are eight helpful tips for saving money and investing in your future while you are a young adult.
Give yourself a financial checkup today to see if you’re doing all that you can to have a healthy and happy retirement. Here are eight tactics to help boost your bottom line.
Finances aren't the most important factor in whether a retirement is successful.
Getting married still has many financial positives (and a few negatives) even under the new tax regime.
If you don't have to use your third stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.
Even the smartest, most well-informed retirement savers can lose a boatload of money if they don’t have their heads on straight. An interview with the author of “The Psychology of Money” reveals some interesting insights on how to build and maintain your wealth.
When to claim Social Security is a big question, but it is not the only one you will need to answer to get the most out of your benefits.
From reading materials to debt, the demands on your savings during your golden years might surprise you.
Whether you're over-funding a 529 plan or prioritizing college savings over your own financial security, saving too much for college can be an expensive mistake.
You might be surprised how common it is to be so afraid to spend that you don’t fully enjoy your retirement. But there are things you can do about that. Here are four tips if your fears are holding you back.
What is dollar cost averaging, and when you have a significant windfall to invest, which method is better for you: dollar cost averaging vs. a lump sum investment?
Kiplinger.com contributing editor and NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland has Valentine's Day (and beyond) advice for couples who want to improve their financial dynamics for a healthier relationship.
7 tips for holding constructive conversations during the pandemic
How to decide whether to pay off your student debt faster or save your money for a down payment on a home.
You’ve got to think these things through and make sure all your bases are covered before you can finally call it quits and retire.
There are no pay stubs in retirement and no accounting departments to answer your questions. Once you retire, you need to be prepared to generate income and use it to pay your bills in a money-savvy manner.
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Managing your financial wellness isn't just about how you save or spend money ... it's about fostering a healthy mental relationship with money.
A first step in getting rid of money stress and living a happier, healthier life is to identify what specifically is causing you to worry.
Regain financial control and reduce the stress caused by a plunging bank balance.
If you’ve ever broken a New Year’s resolution (and who hasn’t?), don’t worry. You really can reach your goal this time. You just need to set yourself up for success. Here’s how.
It's critical -- and financially sound -- to hit these important financial deadlines spaced throughout the year.
Having a will of the right type can save your family time and money, and provide you with peace of mind that your wishes will be followed.
Qualified and nonqualified retirement plans are created by employers with the intent of benefiting employees, but what is the difference?
Improving your financial outlook takes just a few simple strategies. And relax – they don’t involve resolutions.
Not all financial New Year’s resolutions are long, involved slogs. Some can be completed in just a few minutes.
A year-end review helps you cut taxes, build retirement savings, rebalance your portfolio and earn more interest.
If you reinvest your dividends, you still pay taxes as though you received the cash. Stock dividends are generally not taxable until the stock is sold.
Get planning now so you aren’t caught unprepared for the continuing financial effects of this global pandemic.
Consider taxes, debts and much more to avoid surprises when getting divorced.
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