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With this indispensable savings tool, your money grows tax-free, you can invest in almost anything and you get several cool perks.

An emergency fund is a source of ready cash in case of an unplanned expense, an illness, or the loss of a job. Now there’s new help to build one.

With the difficulties new college graduates face repaying student loan debt–now a cumulative $1.5 trillion in the United States–many are questioning whether the cost of higher education is worth the potential reward of higher income.

Are you facing early retirement? Here’s how to prepare!

Check out Social Security claiming strategies (some familiar and others you may never have heard of) that could help those in or near retirement during this time of recession, stock market volatility and rising unemployment.

Debt can be useful in many situations, like when buying a house or a car. But it is not the way to pay for daily expenses. Read this article to understand sound approaches to managing debt.

Your credit score can open or close many doors. Read this article to learn how credit scores work so you can build a foundation for a solid financial plan.

You want to help your children financially. But rather than handing over cash with no strings attached, consider using monetary gifts as a teaching opportunity. Read this article to learn more.

​It's never too late to start managing your money. Improve your financial health by following the budget tips in this checklist.

Arguments about money often foretell divorce and are more intense than couples' fights over other subjects. Review these five tips to get on the same page and talk honestly—and regularly—about finances with your partner.

Most of us juggle multiple loan payments each month, but having a strategy in place for paying off debt can be the difference between getting by and getting ahead.

Millennials can help themselves over the long term by avoiding several key errors.

Under the influence of romance, it is easy to be distracted from practicalities. But couples that can’t agree on how to spend and save tend not to last very long. To maintain a healthy relationship, it’s important to address these problems early on.

Here are some tips to help you teach younger kids about money.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to prepare and e-file your federal and state tax return without paying a dime. Read on to identify which tax software products might be right for you!

Working with a Financial Advisor Can at Least Eliminate the Stress of Investing

As a veteran of the armed services, you have made a sacrifice for our country. A grateful nation has established myriad benefits to help you.

As a first responder, you're aware of the dangers you face as a daily part of your job. Inadequate retirement planning might be an invisible danger you haven't considered. Read this article to learn why you should take charge of your retirement planning as early as possible.

When you meet with your financial advisor for your year-end checkup, what should you ask? Use the three questions in this article to judge your advisor's performance and whether the advice you're getting is in your best interest.

Learn about the various succession and retirement options that small business owners need to consider when planning for their future.

Do you like to listen to music when you work?

 Enjoy a strong start to the new decade with these five financial planning tips for women.

To help you accomplish your long-term financial goals, we have compiled a list of 12 spending and savings strategies.

The IRS released its 2020 contribution limits for workplace retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, most 457 plans and the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan, and there were a few notable changes from this year’s limits: