Tax planning for the self-employed

Self-employment is the opportunity to be your own boss, to come and go as you please, and oh yes, to establish a lifelong bond with your accountant.... Read the full article

Organizing your finances when your spouse has died

Losing a spouse is a stressful transition. And the added pressure of having to settle the estate and organize finances can be overwhelming.... Read the full article

Merging your money when you marry

Getting married is exciting, but it brings many challenges. One such challenge that you and your spouse will have to face is how to merge your... Read the full article

Buying a home

There's no doubt about it--owning a home is an exciting prospect. After all, you've always dreamed of having a place that you could truly call your... 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

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

Charitable giving

When developing your estate plan, you can do well by doing good. Leaving money to charity rewards you in many ways. It gives you a sense of personal... Read the full article

Life insurance at various life stages

Your need for life insurance changes as your life changes. When you're young, you typically have less need for life insurance, but that changes as... Read the full article