6 steps to better personal finance
There are some basic moves to help build wealth and achieve financial wellness.
Insurance, Annuities, and Investments
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Mind your ‘MEC’: When life insurance morphs
Paying life insurance premiums too fast may have consequences.
How to grow wealth: 3 strategies
When you’re in your twenties and early thirties, you have a huge advantage in growing wealth.
Useful annuity terms to know
Annuities come in many forms with many different provisions. Here are some useful terms.
Applying for new credit cards and your score
Opening new credit cards can sometimes help, not hurt, your credit score.
Mutual vs. stock insurance companies: Pros and cons
Knowing the differences between a mutual and stock insurer is key before purchasing your life insurance policy.
Probate: What it is, why people fear it
Probate can be costly and time consuming. It also creates privacy concerns.
Annuities: Understanding surrender charges
Investors should know what they are, how they work, and why they’re there.
Health savings accounts for retirement planning: Pros and cons
These savings vehicles can fund medical expenses now and in later years.
Reverse mortgages: What you need to know
They can supplement retirement income by using home equity. But is a reverse mortgage right for you?
Your net worth matters. What’s yours?
Your net worth is the yardstick by which your financial goals get measured.
How to help your grandchildren handle money
Grandparents have the life experience to pass along the gift of financial literacy.
Retirement plan contribution limits: Your need-to-know
Retirement savers are wise to max out their 401(k) or IRA, but must be aware of the annual pre-tax limit.
Helping your teenager establish good credit
Teach your teenager how to achieve a high credit score and sound credit history.
Money and children: Teaching by age groups
Different lessons in financial fitness can and should be shared at different times.
Wills and the basics of estate planning
It's the most basic step in estate planning, regardless of your wealth.
Buying your first home
First step? Budget. But many other considerations follow.
The pandemic and financial lessons for kids
Parents can teach their kids the importance of emergency funds and money management.
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