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Is Your Will 'Fair'? Estate Planning Is About More Than Money
Your will and estate plan should leave your heirs feeling loved. An expert weighs in on how to avoid family feuds after you're gone.
By Maurie Backman Published
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Jumbo CDs come with excellent rates. You'll invest a lot for a short time and earn more in the process.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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When Will I Receive My 2025 Social Security Checks?
Find out when you can expect your 2025 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Living in a University Retirement Community: It's Never Too Late To Learn Something New
College students aren't the only ones getting an education. Retirement communities on college and university campuses are growing in popularity.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Why Does the Fed Prefer PCE Over CPI?
Inflation has been top of mind for lots of folks in recent years. Most of Wall Street follows the CPI, but the Fed favors the PCE. Here's why.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high. And with the Fed unlikely to conduct rate cuts at its June meeting, it gives savers more time to maximize returns.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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The Average Retirement Savings by Age: Are You Keeping Up?
Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
No-fee savings accounts help you keep more of your money and earn a rate of return that outpaces inflation.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings Watch your money grow effortlessly with a CD. Here are our top picks.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Financial Professional's Key to Peace of Mind in Retirement: Income Planning
Creating guaranteed income sources in retirement will help you truly enjoy your golden years and spend less time worrying about money.
By Nico Pesci Published
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Don't Let a Market Crash Crush Your Retirement
It's a comfort to know that with the right strategies, you can weather just about anything a crazy stock market can throw at you.
By Parker Barnett Published
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Average Social Security Check Hit a New Record High in May
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at the numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy Now
These high-yield ETFs screen for stocks paying outsized yields. Here's how to evaluate which one is best for your portfolio.
By Tony Dong, MSc Last updated
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 States
retirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Eight Great Places to Live in Texas
Whether you're looking to retire or relocate, new residents are coming to Texas in droves to take advantage of the state's lack of personal income tax and affordable cost of living.
By Brittany Leitner Last updated
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The Best Credit Cards to Use When Renting Cars
Need a car when you travel? Here are the best credit cards that offer rental car insurance.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Eight Things You Must Know About Retiring to the Carolinas
retirement From the picturesque beach towns to cozy mountain communities, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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The Best Covered-Call ETFs to Buy
Covered-call ETFs can provide consistent, above-average income generation, but they can also cap potential upside. Here's what to look for.
By Tony Dong, MSc Published
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Do You Need a Family Office? Four Signs for the Very Wealthy
You may need a family office if you are a high-net-worth individual, because "being wealthy turns a family into a family business."
By Adam Shell Last updated
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Wealth Advisers: In Estate Planning, the End Is Just the Beginning
We need to keep the lines of communication with our clients open so that we can anticipate and help them navigate issues that arise over time.
By Nicole Jackson-Leslie, JD, 21/64 Certified Advisor Published
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Stood Up by a Radio Show: But Was It a Breach of Contract?
A conscientious financial planner reschedules his clients after being invited onto a talk show and ends up losing one of them at a cost of $5,000. What does the radio show owe him, if anything?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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The Eight Best Places to Retire for Renters
Kiplinger looked at great places to retire in the United States for people planning to rent their living space.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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Do You Really Need Home Insurance?
Homeowners insurance is required by most mortgage lenders, and is included in your mortgage payment.
By Seychelle Thomas Last updated
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How to Help Your Children Buy a Home
Family Finances If you want to help your children buy a home your options range from family loans to outright gifts.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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What Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' Means for Your Utility Bills
If passed, the 'Big Beautiful Bill' could make home energy upgrades more expensive and raise monthly costs. Here's how much more you might pay and how to prepare.
By Laura Gariepy Published
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What Boomers and Gen Xers Can Learn from Younger Colleagues
Whether you're Gen X or a baby boomer, your younger colleagues' opinions on work may help you find a new job or be happier in the one you've got.
By Christy Bieber Published