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Your former home could become an asset, if you fully understand the duties and expenses of landlording.

Unexpected situations such as illness, injury, or career interruption can slow retirement savings.

From helping a child to shielding assets, trusts can sometimes come in handy.

An estate plan can protect your assets, provided you avoid costly mistakes in your trust, ownership and more.

If your mom does not have certain plans in place, she may be vulnerable to financial risk.

Retiree tips for qualifying for a mortgage without employment income.

As a grandparent, you have options for providing support for grandchildren and lending assistance to parents.

Sure, there’s financial planning. But retirement takes some organizational and emotional preparation too.

Understand your options when dealing with an old retirement account.

Envisioning your retirement in three distinct stages, or "buckets," may help your planning.

Medicare's drug coverage gap may be shrinking, but medication costs may still present a financial challenge.

Setting up a revocable or irrevocable trust is an essential part of any wealth management strategy.

You want to be able to transfer your assets to the next generation with as little red tape as possible.

More Americans are dreaming of an early retirement. If that includes you, start planning now.

Protecting the financial well-being of seniors takes the support of family members and friends.

Kid-free couples need a bigger financial war chest to pay for long-term care expenses as they age.

Some seniors opt for a bigger house during retirement as opposed to downsizing.

It's critical that those closest to seniors watch for possible red flags.

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