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Here are tips that can help the seniors you care about, and yourself, avoid getting scammed.

Understanding your student loan repayment options.

With winter edging onto the weather radar, you might be busy having your chimney cleaned and putting away your patio furniture for the season. But have you given any thought to winterizing your finances? The onset of low temps and fierce storms may snowball in unexpected ways that could challenge your life — and your bank account. Travel, holiday spending, monster energy bills and dead car batteries are only part of the story. Doing a little prep work can help keep you cozy and financially well

Manage your inheritance wisely to honor your loved one's legacy and secure your financial future.

Your 20s is a decade to establish a strong financial foundation. Whether you’re beginning your first job, pursuing further education or starting your own business, this is a time of exploration and growth. Here are key strategies to help manage your finances effectively during these early adult years so you can enjoy yourself more now — and set yourself up for greater financial security in the future. Creating a Budget Money can often be tight in your 20s, making it even more critical to create

Your 30s are a pivotal time for making smart money moves that can set you up for a secure financial future. You’re probably earning more now, but you also may have bought a home (or are looking to) and taken on more credit card debt along the way. And if your family is expanding, your financial equation just got a little more complicated. Juggling financial priorities is key as life gets richer — and sometimes more challenging — in your 30s. Understand Your Income As you move into this decade o

As Jared sat down to pay his monthly bills, he made his way through the mortgage, auto loan, student loan and insurance. Then came the credit card. He hadn’t remembered making so many purchases, but there they were: an oversized grocery bill, a tire repair and the kids’ daycare service. He could pay it all now, but that would leave a skinny balance in his checking account. He looked carefully at the options on screen: Pay Balance, Make Minimum Payment or Pay Other Amount. Jared’s cursor hovered

When it comes to taking a road trip, would you prefer to steer yourself or let an autonomous car do the driving for you? It all depends on how much control you want over your ride. Similarly, the funds you choose to invest in offer different levels of involvement. But whether you pick more active or passive funds, you’re still on a journey toward your financial goals — just using different strategies to get there. Let’s go over some of the key differences between these two popular types of fund

While inflation is a worry for everyone, it can be especially problematic for those on a fixed income. Some 37% of men and 42% of women rely on Social Security for 50% or more of their income, and inflation is a major risk to their standard of living. Fortunately, the system does provide for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to help retirees keep pace with inflation. Each year, the federal government calculates a percentage of increase to raise the monthly stipends for recipients — although the

Whether you’re scooping ice cream after school or taking tickets at the local theater on weekends, your first steady job is a big first step toward adulthood.

Managing the financial implications of divorce requires a strategic approach to safeguard your fiscal well-being.

If you’re wondering what a target-date fund means and how it works, here’s a breakdown of the basics. 

Here are tips on preparing for a financial checkup, as well as what to expect during the meeting,

Planning and budgeting for unexpected expenses is crucial to avoid compromising your financial health.

Here’s some differences between a flexible spending account and a health savings account.