Planning

Several factors that make a state a good place for retirees.

Last summer, parents of college students said they planned to spend just 48% of their back-to-school shopping budgets in brick-and-mortar stores, according to Deloitte's annual Back-to-College survey.

As you prepare to welcome a baby into the world, the excitement and anticipation of meeting your child for the first time can be overwhelming.

Moving ranks number three in life stressors, right up there after death and divorce.

Any experienced parent will tell you that you’re never done “raising” your kids.

Are you ready to retire? If you hope to retire in 2018 there are a few steps you'll need to take before riding off into the sunset.

Vacations are about more than sleeping in. They give us a chance to explore new things, bond with our families, and take a much-needed break from work.

We repeatedly are told to prepare for retirement during our working years.

It’s not surprising that customers who have a financial plan tend to be more satisfied with their financial advisor than those who don’t have a plan

When you start thinking about retirement, emergency expenses present a unique challenge.

Have you ever wondered which life decisions brought you to where you are right now – at this very moment? Or, how your life might be different if you made a few decisions differently along the way?

The purpose of a 401(k) is to provide retirement income, so the last thing you ever want to do is access that money while you're still working. But if times get tough and you grow desperate for cash, you might be tempted to tap that account early and access the money that's technically yours.

Why Living Longer Means You Have to Save That Much Harder

Review the new COLA savings limits for 2018

For 2018, the basic structure of Social Security is the same in terms of how workers are taxed and how benefits are calculated and paid.

Building a healthier financial life, means striking a balance between living for today, while preparing financially for tomorrow.

Building a healthier financial life means striking a balance between living for today, while preparing for tomorrow.

Building a healthier financial life, means striking a balance between living for today, while preparing for tomorrow.

Building a healthier financial life, means striking a balance between living for today, while preparing for tomorrow. 

Building a healthier financial life, means striking a balance between living for today, while preparing for tomorrow.

You think you're ready to buy a new vehicle — perhaps your dream car, truck, or SUV.

Whether you're years away from retirement or are about to leave the workforce for good, it's critical to have a well-thought-out plan in place.

When we think about when to file for Social Security, age 68 doesn't often come to mind. After all, it's not a particularly notable age on the spectrum of when to claim benefits.