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Children are constantly absorbing financial lessons from their parents, and your behaviors shape how your children will manage their money as adults.

By Jodi Krausman, PhD, CPA, CFP®, ChFC®

With crude oil near $100 a barrel and a global energy crisis, the financial case for clean energy has never been more actionable for everyday investors.

By Peter Krull, CSRIC®

This 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.

By Erin Bendig

Economic Forecasts Consumers spent freely in March, despite the strong rise in gasoline prices.

By David Payne

Traders and speculators are already executing their respective plans. Here's what investors can do about the energy shock.

By David Dittman

The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at March's numbers and why they matter.

By Donna LeValley

The new way to sail: Why boutique yacht cruises are the ultimate retirement reward.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer.

By Donna LeValley

If you can hold off buying a new car — and have the discipline to reinvest the savings — you could turbocharge your retirement savings.

By Kyle Woodley

A money expert shares the big and small ways to look out for the earth while saving money.

By Alexandra Svokos

We asked estate planners how to protect his one-year-old dog when his heirs aren't up to the task.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Business trends promising success will come and go — but leaders who stick to these four tried-and-trusted principles will help their companies go the distance.

By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne

Before you confirm any estate plans, look in the mirror — your philosophy on life will inform your legacy, and that will allow a meaningful plan to unfold.

By Feroz Ansari, CFP®

Bladder cancer survivors and a therapist share the realities of living with a stoma and how relatives can support loved ones as they rebuild their identity.

By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.

Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.

By Donna LeValley

Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.

By Donna LeValley

Find out when you can expect your 2026 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.

By Donna LeValley

ETFs The best health care ETFs offer diversification across medical industries as well as exposure to a sector with lower volatility than the broader market.

By Tony Dong, MSc

Americans will eventually need to apply for approval under ETIAS to travel to Europe, but the system has been repeatedly delayed.

By Alexandra Svokos

Your home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.

By Rachael Green

The master of comedy may have had a cynical view of life, but his philosophy can provide a blueprint for how retirees should live out their golden years.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Leaving these assets to your loved ones may be more trouble than it’s worth. Here's how to avoid adding to their grief after you're gone.

By David Rodeck

Your heirs will thank you for leaving any of these six assets as an inheritance.

By David Rodeck

The rule of $ 1,000 a month can estimate how much you need to save for retirement. Here's how this rule of thumb compares to other guesstimates.

By Adam Shell

Treasury bills, or T-bills, are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Treasury bills top the list of the safest places to save your cash.

By Erin Bendig

Retirement Taxes Avoid rising IRMAA surcharges and discover how volunteering and part-time work keep more of your Social Security benefits tax-free.

By Kate Schubel

We're 67 with $5.8 million after years of scrimping. I want to spend $300K on much-needed home renovations and a new car. How can I get my wife to loosen up on spending?

By Maurie Backman