Features

Have you designated your life insurance beneficiary? Take just a moment now to protect your legacy.

By Karon Warren

When considering car insurance policies, do you need comprehensive or collision coverage? Here's what you need to know.

By Erin Bendig

If you're holding off on an investment decision until the market feels more certain, you're guilty of trying to time it. The solution? Make timing irrelevant.

By Phil Simonides, CFP®

Education From the $20,000 529 plan expansion to the return of the student loan "tax bomb," here's how you'll pay for school in 2026 and where to save.

By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez

Your child might have all their dorm supplies, but have they got everything they need to be financially independent when they start college?

By Bruce Maginn, Principal

Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on tax breaks for buying a vehicle, using a vehicle in your business and more.

By Joy Taylor

Companies are rushing to adopt AI and leaving staff to figure it out as they go along. That risks employee burnout and ultimately the success of the business.

By Alice Grey Harrison

ETFs Exchange-traded funds can be a big part of any investor's toolkit. But what is an ETF and why are they so popular?

By Kyle Woodley

Estate planning doesn’t have to drain your savings. With the right strategies, you can protect both your assets and loved ones without overspending.

By Jacob Wolinsky

Beyond skipping assisted living fees, staying in your long-time home cuts everyday costs. Here are five unexpected ways aging in place saves you money.

By Donna Fuscaldo

The best growth stocks promise to generate significant returns for your portfolio. But what are growth stocks, and how do you find the best ones?

By Kyle Woodley

Quiz From second marriages to special needs trusts, test your disinheritance strategy with our 10-question quiz to prevent family feuds.

By Donna LeValley

Think paying off your mortgage means a cheap retirement? From home modifications to maintenance, these sneaky aging-in-place costs can derail your retirement.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy — it's for anyone who wants control over what happens next. These four core documents will help you establish it.

By Robby J. Graham, CFP®, CPA

Tax Savings Millions of parents are cutting retirement savings to cover rising student debt. Discover three strategies to protect your future.

By Kate Schubel

By coordinating withdrawals from retirement accounts to keep your income below certain thresholds, you can save on taxes and benefit from valuable deductions.

By Steven L. Rich, RICP®, CLTC®, NSSA®, CF2

Hackers are targeting your retirement savings — and they need little more than your email account or cellphone number to gain access. Here's how to stay safe.

By Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF®

Economic Forecasts Gasoline prices have risen again and may stay elevated. Plus, other price pressures are emerging.

By David Payne

retirement Want to earn extra cash in retirement? Here are 20 of the best jobs to keep your mind and body in shape.

By Kathryn Pomroy

From a lineup featuring 116 options, here's how to identify the best Vanguard ETFs to buy for the long term.

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF

Accidents can happen at any time. And you can be found at fault even if you didn't cause it. This device levels the playing field and protects your finances.

By Sean Jackson

As inflation persists, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has gone down from June's estimate of 3.8% to 3.6%.

By Donna LeValley

Lottery Taxes Whenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Retirement Tax Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?

By Kate Schubel

Gas Prices Fuel costs are climbing nationwide. Here’s where drivers are paying the highest taxes per gallon and why gas prices are going up now

By Kelley R. Taylor

Value stocks can be defined differently depending on who you ask. Here, we look at ways to measure valuation and how investors can find the best value stocks.

By Kyle Woodley