If a reduction in Social Security benefits has you worried, strategizing multiple sources of income and planning ahead is key. Here are 5 ways to help fill the gap.
Are you ready for Medicare's open enrollment? Here are a few changes you can make to your health coverage during this time.
In the song My Wish, Rascal Flatts gives voice to the thoughts many parents have this time of year when watching a child heading off to that first day of school: “But more than anything, my wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small, you never need to carry more than you can hold. And while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you and wants the same things too.” For parents of college-bound children, there is a feeling of pride in what their child has accomplished to get to this point, tempered by a mix of concerns: Is he/she ready to be on their own?
Whether you need more than one life insurance policy will depend on your personal and financial situation. In this article, we explore some of the reasons one might purchase additional policies.
The top-weighted information technology sector declined 1.8%, while the consumer discretionary sector (-0.3%) outperformed on a relative basis.
If you're a parent to a child with disabilities, there are certain measures you need to take during the estate planning process. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Retirement is about enjoying your financial independence, but it doesn't mean you have to stop working. In fact, there are a few reasons why you may want to consider it.
For those who have a kid headed off to college, have you gone over the "what if" scenarios with them? In case of emergency, you and your college student will want to have this paperwork filled out ahead.
Looking for a simple formula to figure out how many years it will take for your investments to double? The Rule of 72 can help. This simple guide will help answer your questions.
The stock market started September on a quiet note after an equally quiet finish to August. The S&P 500 added 0.6% for the week while the Nasdaq outperformed, gaining 1.6%. The Dow lagged throughout the week, shedding 0.2%.
In a world growing increasingly more virtual, how are you handling cybersecurity? If you have multiple accounts with multiple passwords, a password manager could make life much more manageable.
The S&P 500 (+1.5%) and Nasdaq Composite (+2.8%) set record highs every day this week, except for Thursday, accentuating the bull market's persistent ability to overlook concerns and attract buying interest. Both ended the week higher by 1.5% and 2.8%, respectively, following Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech on Friday.
We need food, but we don't need to spend more than we have to on it. These 9 grocery shopping hacks can help stretch your monthly budget.
Sending your kid off to college comes with a hefty price tag. Here's a quick overview of what expenses may qualify for a reduction in your taxes plus 3 tax-focused savings strategies.
Filing Your FAFSA can be confusing, but it needs to be done every school year for every college-aged kid. As you get started, here are 5 steps to follow.
The S&P 500 (-0.6%) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (-1.1%) started the week setting record highs, but the market got caught up in a myriad of concerns that left the major indices lower for the week.