An emergency savings fund isn’t just a little extra money for someday. The savings can be a lifeline when you experience an unplanned life event, such as a job loss, divorce, accident or illness.

Is your holiday spending budget in place? If you’re like most American retail shoppers, it may be far more than you anticipate.

Life insurance can help you manage what’s unpredictable while you save for your future and after you retire. And depending on your personal situation, there are ways to use life insurance that you may not have considered.

The way we spend money is very similar to the way we eat food. If something looks appetizing, we consume. Sometimes we can go overboard and indulge too much. That’s when the unhealthy aspect kicks in. As it pertains to food, you begin to gain additional weight – financially, the additional expenses that you’ve created for yourself begin to weigh heavily on you. When that happens, then it may be time to shed some pounds to get back on the right financial track.

Did you know that Medicare typically doesn't cover nursing home stays or in-home health services?

When you switch jobs, one key task is transferring your regular 401(k), Roth 401(k) or another tax-advantaged retirement plan. Here's what to consider.