Adjust to Unexpected Retirement With These 6 Tips
While some people long for an early retirement, others get forced into leaving work before they planned to. Faced with…
Finances
Giving Money to Grown Children: When to Stop and How to Break the Habit
If, when your children were teenagers, you started a habit of giving each child $200 on Christmas morning, then they…
Navigating the Most Uncomfortable Family Money Issues
It was a lovely dinner — until your nephew cornered you while everyone else was getting in their cars. He…
Money-Saving Time-Wasters (and What to Do Instead)
Everyone wants a full wallet, but some money-saving tips and tricks require hours of effort and frustration, while others end…
Consider Reevaluating Car Insurance Coverage as Your Vehicle Ages
When you buy a new car it's important to make sure it carries a full range of auto insurance protection, but you…
Protecting Yourself From Inheritance Theft
You might assume that your will or estate plan ensures that your money will go to your intended heirs. But…
Setting a Date for Your Retirement: Deciding When It’s Time for a New Adventure
Deciding when to retire isn't easy, especially when you're in a career you love. Even if you're very happy in…
Three Financial Lessons We Learned From the Great Recession
Chances are, over your lifetime, you've heard lots of financial and money-saving tips from folks who lived through the Great Depression—the longest, deepest,…
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Trusts
If you're like many Americans, trusts are probably the single most powerful tax, estate, and financial planning tool you're not taking full…
Tying the Knot After 50: Financial Planning for Later-in-Life Marriages
Americans are living longer, working longer and staying active long into retirement. So, it's not surprising that their busy lifestyles…
5 Emotion-Laden Situations That Could Ruin Your Retirement
There are times when a life situation may tempt you to throw your retirement plan out the window. Yet making…