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How to financially protect your spouse
When it comes to household finances, it is not uncommon for one spouse to take a more active role. While it is often advisable for both spouses to share equally ... -
Open enrollment season may help with skyrocketing health care costs
It’s that time of year again – open enrollment season. From employee health benefits to Medicare and health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act exchanges, now is the time ... -
Major money mishaps
Americans continue to fret about their finances. An increasingly complex financial world coupled with a decrease in financial literacy has caused many people to feel less confident about their financial ... -
Key strategies for those planning to retire in 2014
Deciding when to retire may be one of the most important financial decisions that you will make during your life. Walking away from a regular paycheck and beginning to sustain ... -
Prepare financially for a new child
Welcoming a new child to your family is an exciting and joyous event. After deciding on nursery colors, newborn clothes and a crib, it is time to give some serious ... -
Retirement account penalties can be costly
Accessing retirement accounts before age 59½ can prove costly, usually resulting in a penalty of 10 percent of the amount withdrawn. While many savers do not intend to tap into ... -
Flexible spending accounts can help tax burden
Year-end is an ideal time to assess your benefit options for 2014 including life, health, and other cafeteria plans that may help reduce your tax liability. One effective, yet often ... -
Should you buy long-term care insurance?
The costs associated with providing nursing care continue to soar. According to Genworth’s 2013 Cost of Care Survey, the median cost for private nursing home care has increased from $67,525 ... -
Five steps to financial prosperity
After experiencing one of the most challenging financial periods in our nation’s history, Americans have begun to dig themselves out. The unemployment rate is slowly improving and household debt is ... -
Signs you may not be ready to retire
Determining the right time to retire is no easy task. With far-reaching financial and emotional effects, the retirement decision is one of the most critical choices that pre-retirees will make. ...
