Understanding investment terms and concepts

Don't worry if you can't understand the experts in the financial media right away. Much of what they say is jargon that is actually less complicated... Read the full article

The sandwich generation: juggling family responsibilities.

At a time when your career is reaching a peak and you are looking ahead to your own retirement, you may find yourself in the position of having to... Read the full article

Taking advantage of employer-sponsored retirement plans

Employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s are some of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. If your employer... Read the full article

Saving for retirement and a child's education at the same time

You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. You also want to help your child go to college. So how do you juggle the two? The truth is,... Read the full article

Asset protection in estate planning

You're beginning to accumulate substantial wealth, but you worry about protecting it from future potential creditors. Whether your concern is for... Read the full article

Understanding long-term care insurance

It's a fact: People today are living longer. Although that's good news, the odds of requiring some sort of long-term care increase as you get older.... Read the full article

How student loans impact your credit

If you've finished college within the last few years, chances are you're paying off your student loans. What happens with your student loans now that... Read the full article

Qualified and nonqualified annuities

You may have heard that IRAs and employer-sponsored plans (e.g., 401(k)s) are the best ways to invest for retirement. That's true for many people,... Read the full article