Financial News & Trends

You work hard as a parent to prepare your child for the "real world," but it isn't always easy. These four ideas can help with preparing your teenager for financial independence.

As a retiree, or an older individual, you may find yourself at risk for encountering financial scams. Here are a few ways to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Especially prevalent amongst young professionals, lifestyle creep is a hurdle many face in saving for their short- and long-term goals.

Physical injuries or ailments on the job are impossible to predict. We're weighing the odds of disability for insurance purposes.

After the wedding, you and your new spouse are officially partners in all aspects of life, including finances. Take the time to openly and honestly discuss your current financial situation and future goals as husband and wife.

How much uncertainty you can live with? Do you prefer to sit back & watch the stock ticker? Asking yourself these kinds of questions will help better determine your portfolio risk tolerance.

As many parents start ramping up their retirement planning efforts, their kids are also reaching an important next step in life: heading off to college. These tips will help you balance the cost of your own financial goals with the education pursuits of your children.

Money is tough to talk about with your spouse, but the conversation doesn't have to end in yelling. Consider employing these tips when starting a financial conversation with your partner.

When considering whether or not you should get life insurance, it’s important to evaluate how many people rely on you for financial support, as well as how much that support entails.