Recent Financial Articles
Real estate is a hot commodity right now, to say the least. That makes it a competitive market, which also makes it a great time to invest. Whether you're thinking of investing in commercial property, hoping to flip a house or wanting to run a rental, there's a lot to...
From rising inflation and interest rates to supply chain issues and more, the economy has no doubt been through the wringer lately, bringing most of us along for the ride (through no choice of our own). To further understand the factors you should be aware of when the...
When selecting a personal representative to carry out the terms of your will, consider the role's many responsibilities. Selecting a personal representative for your estate, also known as an executor, is no easy task. While it's an honor to be chosen as an executor,...
Whether it's through your Pinterest board, saved posts on Instagram or a good old fashioned mood board of magazine clippings, plenty of us have the ultimate dream vacation planned out in our heads ... that one trip you say you'll eventually take "someday." And life,...
Preparing your heirs for sudden wealth can help prevent unwise spending. If you have wealth to transfer, you may worry about the sometimes adverse effect of sudden wealth and the squandering of assets within a generation. There is a good reason to be concerned: 70% of...
You've found yourself feeling down, and end up doing some online shopping—perhaps for items you don't need, with money you don't necessarily have. You're hoping a simple "treat yourself" purchase will enhance your mood, and maybe it does (for a brief moment) ... but...
Consider these tips for maneuvering through the current candidate-driven job market. Dubbed the "Great Resignation," a report by Monster.com found 95% of workers are considering changing jobs. Women—disproportionately affected by job loss during the pandemic—may have...
While more than 75% of parents talk to their kids about saving money, only about a third of us broach the topic of investing. Perhaps that's because, like talking to our kids about sex, it can be uncomfortable. Or maybe it's because we don't feel like we understand...
Surprised in spring by a tax bill you didn't anticipate? Consider strategies for settling up without disrupting your longer-term financial progress. Filing season is underway, and many working Americans are already receiving their refunds—but what happens if you were...
As exciting as it is to come together with your life partner in marriage or otherwise, there can be complications, including the decision whether or not to combine incomes and accounts. What's mine is yours—even in debt, right? First, it's important to note that...