Building Wealth

Yes, children are expensive. Can you handle it? A financial planner with a new baby at home has some helpful suggestions and guidelines for all the po…

Some of the most common strategies people use to hold their taxes down are being turned on their ears this year, thanks to possible changes in tax law…

Would you be ready if stocks start to slide? It’s bound to happen one day or another, and here’s what you can do to prepare for it.

Your retirement plan isn’t complete until you’ve looked into getting the insurance you need, including life insurance, disability insurance and a plan…

This type of real estate investing offers significant tax breaks on capital gains for the right investors. Could that be you? Check out this case stud…

Yes, Social Security is undergoing some changes, including a possible reduction in benefits in the not-too-distant future – but the checks won’t stop …

Higher taxes could be on the way, sooner rather than later. So anyone worried that their estates or their retirement savings could take a big hit shou…

For years you’ve focused on your career and saving for retirement. In doing so, you may have lost sight of the big picture of what your ideal retireme…

What makes a kid spoiled? How should allowances be handled? What is “good” debt? These are all issues that can be a ball to explore together, as one f…

Without a financial plan in place, even millions of dollars can be wasted. Here are some ways to make certain that doesn’t happen.

With only a few weeks left in the year, giving season is upon us. To make the most of your gift, consider one of these tax-smart strategies.

CDs and bonds have a role, but less-used annuities can offer higher interest rates, secure principal and guaranteed income choices.

After a summer of relative calm, worries over a future market crash have reached their highest levels in 2021. Here are some ideas to help safeguard y…

Yes, it’s that time again. Time to take stock of your savings and tax-planning opportunities. Don’t leave money on the table: Consider these seven yea…

From procrastination to negative thoughts to paralyzing fear, here are 11 things that hold people back from taking a chance on a fresh start. Check th…

America’s post-pandemic recovery offers a unique opportunity for employers to create an inclusive workplace.

Although the stock market keeps marching higher and higher, at some point the market will eventually drop, so plan how to react now … before it actual…

Ending your marriage usually means ending your relationship with your spouse. But what if you’re still business partners? Here’s what you need to know…

Oh, the bragging and inside tips you hear on the golf course (or business meeting or cruise ship or wherever wealthy people congregate). It sounds so …

Income investors are often all about dividends, but that may not be a smart strategy for retirees. Here’s why, and what investment model they should c…

Your investments could be doing great, but if you’re not minimizing your taxes on them, you’re throwing money out the window. Here are 10 tax-smart wa…

Several types of special income trusts and other strategies can be helpful when trying to protect your family’s assets from the devastating costs of l…

What started as a simple question ended with an unexpected legal bill. Experts discuss what happened and chime in with some free advice on a reader’s …

If the stock market’s recent swings have you more than a little nervous, to sleep better at night, here are some do’s and don’ts for these volatile ti…

Sad but true: Female breadwinners are often overburdened at home. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are tips (from a divorce expert who’s seen …

No one’s perfect, but these all-too-common retirement mistakes can be costly. Check the list to see if it you are at risk.