Life Planning

There are good, and not so good, ways to come up with a down payment to buy a home.

During a vacation or business trip, unexpected events can have consequences.

Can you help your aging, financially struggling parents without compromising your future financial security? 

It's the most basic step in estate planning, regardless of your wealth.

Here's a selection of jargon to test your financial literacy limits.

There are benefit and quality-of-life consequences to working a long-distance job.

Use found money to pay off debt, bolster savings, or fund retirement.

Online tools can help you save money and avoid costly mistakes.

Hospice care is an important option for families to consider for a loved one. 

When stock and bond markets get volatile, many investors look to move their money into less uncertain areas.

With interest rates rising, borrowers may pay more for loans but savers may welcome the higher yields. 

Injuries happen. Disability income insurance can help lighten the financial burden. 

A timeline for managing your loved one's final affairs.

Insurance and benefit choices can be harder and more expensive for freelancers to navigate alone. 

Getting a policy early in life costs less than when you’re older and leaves options open. 

Expert advice can end up saving lots of time and money in the long run.

Both Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs can help you save for retirement. But they have different rules.

Keeping track of your medical history is vital to managing costs, maintaining optimal health.