Financial Planning

Insurance is meant to protect you against financial loss.

Stocks moved higher last week after the Federal Reserve’s half-point rate cut, bolstered by multiple data points supporting a cooling but still strong economy and decelerating inflation.

Nearly 60% of women take the lead in managing their household finances, yet only 19% of women feel very confident in their ability to fully retire with a comfortable lifestyle.

One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

Stocks fell last week as soft economic data rattled investors focused on the Fed’s next move with interest rates.

If you live in or have visited a big city, you’ve probably run into street vendors – people who sell everything from hot dogs to umbrellas – on the streets and sidewalks.

As parents, we encourage our children to work, so they can learn important values about work and independence.

Stocks notched a solid gain as dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials boosted the market’s recovery from early August lows.

When looking for income-generating investments, some investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks.

Stocks ended last week with modest losses, masking a volatile five-day trading period that saw investors embrace recession concerns and then dismiss the slow-down talk as speculation as the week progressed.