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It's important to understand the options, such as financial aid grant programs, when having to pay for college.

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

If you haven't taken steps already, consider planning now for the distribution of the assets of your estate.

A living trust can help control the distribution of your estate upon death.

The labels growth and value reflect different approaches that can be used when making investment decisions.

Understanding different types of investment risk can help investors manage their money more effectively.

529 plans are tax-advantaged savings plans that generally allow people of any income level to contribute.

It is important to understand how dividends (taxable payments to shareholders) fit with your long-term goals.

Bonds are issued by many entities and share many characteristics, each type of bond has certain benefits and risks.

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

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

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

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 three basic types of medical insurance plans: fee-for-service, managed care, and high-deductible health plan.

Even if your state doesn’t require certain types of auto insurance, it may be wise to purchase multiple types to ensure you are covered for a variety of situations.

Knowing the basics of a disability income insurance policy is a good first step toward protecting your family.

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

Required minimum distribution is the annual amount that must be withdrawn from a qualified retirement plan/account.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