The transition to adulthood is an exciting new stage that marks true independence. You may have graduated college, taken your first job,...

The reason withdrawals from a Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) prior to age 59½ are generally subject to a 10% tax penalty...

We hear over and over again how important it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But being healthy for its own sake isn't easy—especially...

Every year, about 140 million households file their federal tax returns.   For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or...

While many people are familiar with the benefits of traditional 401(k) plans, others are not as acquainted with Roth 401(k)s. Since...

The famous saying from Poor Richard’s Almanack is frequently misquoted. It was published by founder Benjamin Franklin in 1737: “A penny...

Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? It’s possible. But that will largely depend on how you generate income. Will it be from...

When you lose a spouse, partner, or parent, the grief can be overwhelming. In the midst of that grief, life goes on. There are...

Want to give your child or grandchild a financial head start? A Roth IRA might be a choice to consider. Read on to learn more about how...

One reality of life is that risk is ever present. It exists in our commute to work, in our investment choices, and in our lifestyle...

Next to “When should I claim Social Security benefits?”, one of the more common questions people have is “How much will I receive?”...

Life insurance is designed to help protect a household from the financial hardships that may follow the untimely death of a primary wage...