Wealth-creation
Latest
-
Saving for Your Emergency Fund: As Easy as 1-3-6
An emergency fund that can cover six months' worth of expenses is far easier to build if you focus on smaller goals at first.
By Anthony Martin Published
-
The Wrong Money Question to Ask After Trump's Election
If you're wondering what moves to make with a new president moving into the White House, you're being dangerously shortsighted. Here's what to do instead.
By George Pikounis Published
-
An Investing Plan for This Year: Doing Less Can Lead to More
Achieve more when investing in 2025 by planning to work smarter, not harder. These three strategies can help put you on the right track and keep you there.
By David Booth Published
-
All About Six Types of Auto Insurance Coverage
Do you know what your auto insurance policy covers? Here's a primer on some coverage categories, along with examples of how each type of coverage works.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
-
Social Security and Medicare Funding: Is the Sky Falling?
Social Security and Medicare are slowly running out of money, but what does that mean for the retirees counting on them? Actually, it's not all bad news.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser Published
-
What We Need to Do to Protect Retirees' Financial Security
Cognitive decline and aging in general put older retirees at risk of losing their financial security when they're the most vulnerable. What can be done?
By Margaret Franklin, CFA Published
-
What You Need to Know About Calculating RMDs for 2025
required minimum distributions (RMDs) As 2025 begins, it's important to know how to calculate your RMDs and be prepared for them to be higher this year than they were in 2024.
By Chris Gullotti, CFP® Last updated
required minimum distributions (RMDs) -
Is Money Messing Up Your Family's Life?
Parents who discuss money and attitudes toward money with their children are more likely to raise financially successful and responsible adults.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
-
Do You Know the Power of Whole Life Insurance in Retirement?
Worried about legacy planning, market volatility or where to get cash to cover surprise medical or home repair bills? This little-known tool could help.
By John L. Smallwood, CFP® Published