Financial Planning

Stocks fell for a third straight week, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s mixed but upbeat message could not offset the anxiety caused by the Middle East conflict.

If you’re the parent of a child with special needs, it’s vital to ensure your child will continue to be provided for after you’re gone. It can be difficult to contemplate, but with patience, love, and perseverance, a long-term strategy may be attainable.

When you lose a spouse, partner, or parent, the grief can be overwhelming. In the midst of that grief, life goes on. There are arrangements to be made, things to be taken care of – and in recognition of this reality, here is a checklist that you may find useful at such a time.

Stocks dropped last week as investors focused on “what’s next” for interest rates after mixed comments from multiple Fed officials.

The Social Security program allows you to start receiving benefits as soon as you reach age 62.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are already invading every aspect of our lives.

Stocks posted their best week of the year, sparked by news that the dovish Fed decided to keep rates steady and signaled three rate cuts were still possible this year.

Suppose your financial objectives include income and leaving a legacy for your heirs. In that case, it’s essential to work with a financial professional familiar with your many options, including older tools.

The American Council of Life Insurers recently reported that average coverage equals $197,000, which is equivalent to almost 3.5 years in terms of income replacement (with the median income being $59,540 in 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Stocks were down for the week as investors appeared to take some profits and traders parsed Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony.