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The odds of needing long-term care increase as you age. Prior planning can help protect you from financial ruin.

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for those persons age 65 and over. But what does it cover?

If you were to suffer an illness or disability that required long-term nursing care, would you be covered?

A sound cash management program uses a disciplined approach: accounting, analysis, allocation, and adjustment.

Shifting some debt to a home equity loan, which typically allows interest payments to be tax deductible, could have its advantages.

The difference between purchasing an individual stock versus shares in a mutual fund to potentially earn dividends.

Asset allocation is a method used to help manage investment risk; it does not guarantee a profit or protect against investment loss.

Starting to invest early for college and remaining consistent can help investors reach their goals.

Many traditional tax-advantaged investment strategies have gone away, but there are still some alternatives.

There are a variety of retirement planning options that could help meet your needs. Here are some of the most popular.

Greater demand is being placed on the Social Security system as the baby boom generation has begun to retire.

The Social Security Administration’s retirement estimator gives estimates of your future benefits based on your actual Social Security earnings record.

Employer-sponsored retirement plans are more important than ever, but managing the assets can be confusing.

Qualified Roth IRA distributions in retirement are free of federal income tax and aren’t included in gross income.

The probate process can be lengthy and complex. There are strategies you can use to help avoid the probate process.

United States tax law is a constantly changing landscape. The latest major piece of tax legislation is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

If you leave a job or retire, you should consider your options regarding your employer retirement plan assets.

A Roth 401(k) is funded with after-tax money, and allows for tax- and penalty-free withdrawal of earnings if requirements are met.

There are key dates after you turn 59½ that can impact your taxes, Medicare eligibility, and retirement benefits.

When selecting a life insurance policy, examine all your options, as well as the positives and negatives of each type.

IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans are subject to annual contribution limits set by the federal government.

Required minimum distribution is the annual amount that must be withdrawn from a qualified retirement plan/account.

Tax-deferred retirement account withdrawals before age 59½ generally trigger a 10% federal tax penalty.