Can I afford to send my child to college?

Being able to send your child to college is near the top of the wish list for most parents. A college education can open doors to many opportunities,... Read the full article

529 plans: The ins and outs of contributions and withdrawals

Section 529 plans can be powerful college savings tools, but you need to understand how your plan works before you can take full advantage of it.... Read the full article

Life insurance and estate planning

Life insurance has come a long way since the days when it was known as burial insurance and used mainly to pay for funeral expenses. Today, life... Read the full article

Investing for major financial goals

The first step in investing is defining your dreams for the future. If you are married or in a long-term relationship, spend some time together... Read the full article

Mutual fund basics

A mutual fund pools the money of many investors to purchase securities. The fund's manager buys securities to pursue a stated investment strategy. By... Read the full article

Deciding what to do with your 401(k) plan when you change jobs

When you change jobs, you need to decide what to do with the money in your 401(k) plan. Should you leave it where it is, or take it with you? Should... Read the full article

Closing a retirement income gap

When you determine how much income you'll need in retirement, you may base your projection on the type of lifestyle you plan to have and when you... Read the full article

Debt consolidation

If you have a lot of debt, you're not alone. Today, more and more Americans are burdened with credit card and loan payments. So whether you are... Read the full article