Retirement

Having some knowledge of how to calculate finance charges is always a good thing. Most lenders, as you know, will do this for you, but it can be helpful to be able to check the math yourself. [...]

Even though planning your estate isn’t an enjoyable job, it’s necessary so that you can efficiently and successfully transfer all of your assets to those you leave behind.  With a bit of careful [...]

Investing in conservative blue-chip stocks may not have the allure of a hot high-tech investment. Still, it can be highly rewarding nonetheless, as good quality stocks have outperformed other [...]

There’s no such thing as the best financial advice for everyone. There’s only the best financial advice to suit your personal situation. Never accept blanket financial advice unless it has been [...]

For many people, especially those who are risk-averse,  a certificate of deposit, or CD, is a great savings option. They can be federally insured like a regular savings account, yet they will pay [...]

Term life insurance is the most affordable way to protect your family’s future. As inexpensive as term life insurance is, there are money-saving tips to ensure you are paying only what you need. [...]

The stock market timeline is more extended than most people realize. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany dates back as far as the 9th century. Back in the 13th century, merchants and [...]

According to a recent “Retirement Trends” survey by Fidelity Investments, 96 percent of Americans saving for retirement don’t know the current contribution limit for an individual retirement [...]

I know that I don’t have a crystal ball, and I can’t see into the future, but I also know that with all the talk about Social Security going broke, I’m not going to put all my eggs in that [...]

Sometimes you find yourself needing some money. Unexpected events such as a car breakdown can put a damper on your budget no matter how well you plan. In situations where you need money and need [...]