Almost 80 percent of Americans have heard of Bitcoin. Almost half of those are unsure if the digital coin is legal. A new survey offers some wisdom on whether you should convert your money into cryptocurrency. Last spring, a man...
More than 75% of all Americans are breaking one key rule. Are you among the 65% of Americans being kept up at night by money worries? Managing your money can definitely be overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice out there....
By the time you're ready to leave the working world for good, you may have quite a balance saved up in your 401(k). So, what exactly should you do with all that money to help guarantee a well-funded retirement? Here...
If you're considering buying a home, even in the distant future, talking to a lender can be beneficial. Here are three major reasons why. If you’re a first-time home buyer, you might think you’re not ready to purchase a house....
October is Financial Planning Month, making now a great time to think about your financial preparedness and well-being. Money isn’t everything in life, but it certainly helps to achieve security and to open opportunities for you and your family. Personal...
Most beneficiaries have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to decide on drug coverage and whether to switch from traditional Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan. Older or disabled Americans with Medicare coverage have probably noticed an uptick in mail...
Never take vacation? Here's how to pull off that much-needed escape from work. American workers just aren't good at taking vacation. Last year, over 50% of U.S. employees admitted to leaving vacation days on the table, and back in 2014,...
You made a decision to work with a financial professional and have started to interview prospective candidates. As you're comparison shopping you notice that some candidates have a string of letters after their name. Chances are that alphabet soup refers...
It’s confirmed — Millennials don’t know how to increase their credit scores. At least that’s what a study from LendEDU indicates. In it, 500 Millennials (ages 17–37) were asked questions regarding credit scores, and based on the results, it looks...
Welcome to our weekly money guide. Here are some tips for saving, spending and making the big bucks. LIVING BEYOND YOUR MEANS? Here's a scary stat: 47% of Americans would struggle to come up with $400 to cover an unplanned...
If you've been trying to get your finances in order but a paper-and-pencil-drafted budget or that endless Google Doc just isn't doing the trick, there are plenty of ways to easily plan and save for the future with your phone...
You've left a job where you have money in a 401(k) plan. Do you leave it at your old employer, or roll it over into one of three choices: the 401(k) plan at your new employer, an individual retirement account...
The alphabet soup worth of titles in the financial industry weaves a pretty compelling story about financial professionals and the industry at large. Over the last several years, story has gotten longer. There are more financial certifications than there ever...
Fiduciaries have taken an oath of professional standards designed to protect consumers. What exactly does that mean for you? Over the years, people have come to feel wary of brokers. They always seem to be peddling some stock or another...
Understanding Your 401(k) Being smart about investing can befuddle even the most financially savvy among us. But when it comes to understanding your 401(k), there seems to be a special confusion, reserved just for this particular type of retirement investment. Let's see...
