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What are you saving for and why? Here are ideas to help you plan for a retirement that’s worth living and sharing with your loved ones.

If you have children or young dependents, you may be eligible to claim the child tax credit for 2021 and reduce your tax bill or increase your refund.

Looking for a few rules to help you plan your long-term investing? Here are five guidelines to help you keep your long-term portfolio aligned with your objectives.

If a big expense is staring you down, here are some short-term investment strategies to carefully keep in mind when deciding how to invest to meet your goal.

Learn about the benefits of traditional and Roth IRAs for kids. Teaching your child early on about these accounts can help them save ahead of time for retirement.

How can you make the best financial decisions when you're suddenly single? Read this guide to managing your finances in the transition.

If you’re considering starting a small business, here are a few key points to keep in mind.

The job market is looking up for teens. Learn some money management tips your teen can use for bank accounts, investing, and getting started on retirement.

Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can provide exposure to a wide variety of markets, sectors, and asset classes. Get tips to help you find ETFs that match your goals and investment style.

Social Security is expected to see a shortfall in coming decades. Here’s what you need to know about protecting your golden years.

Markets—and the economy in general—tend to run in cycles, and each phase tends to favor certain sectors. Learn how sector investing can help investors seek specific objectives.

Financial fraud is a $1 billion industry and often targets the elderly. Here are some ways to provide fraud protection and prevention to your aging parents.

Here are five simple ways to build a roadmap that strives to help guard and grow your assets for the future.

Parents don't have to be intimidated by the growing costs of higher education. Here are some tips for tackling the task of saving for college.

Many retirees are surprised to learn that, above a certain income threshold, Social Security can be subject to taxation. Here are strategies to consider.

Taking control of your own finances or the finances of the family often falls to the most financially fit female. Let's gear up girlfriend!

Now is the time to have a money check-in and set financial goals. Meet with a consultant who can help you set investment goals for the coming year.

Retirement planning is no small task. As life spans increase, you may have to add caring for your aging parents to your own list of retirement concerns.

Creating a family budget can seem like a daunting task, but it may surprise you how a family budget can bring you together and give the family a shared sense of purpose.

Learn about the benefits and challenges of multigenerational household finances and get details about household financial management.

Some investors like to self-direct their portfolios, but for others, working with a professional money manager might make more sense. Which is for you?

The cost of college is high and it's been climbing steadily. Many students rely on loans to help them through. Looking for a student loan? Here are some alternatives.

Learn what a tax deduction is, what items may be tax-deductible, and more tax basics you can use to potentially reduce your taxes.

Create a trading checklist. Why? Because you don't want inner emotions that might not have anything to do with investing get the best of you.

A recent survey shows that many middle-aged and older single people are less well situated for retirement than their married counterparts. Here are ideas.

The cost of debt with the physiological dangers and associated psychological shame weighs heavily among many Americans. Learn to create good debit habits.

It’s never too early to start teaching kids financial literacy. Learn how.

When planning your estate allocation, a straight-even division might not be the most appropriate where there are special needs.

When it comes to saving for retirement, effective doesn’t need to mean difficult. Here are some simple ways to save.

It’s never too early to have “the talk” with your parents—about how they plan to spend and pay for the rest of their lives.

Build your retirement nest egg with an individual retirement account. There are tax advantages of Roth, Traditional, SIMPLE and SEP IRAs.

As the new year begins, it’s time once again to prepare for tax season. Here are six strategies that may help you lower your tax bill.

According to a recent study, when pursuing the twin savings goals of college and retirement, it pays to have a plan.

Reaching goals means setting a budget, making sure to take daily as well as long-term expenses into account, and sometimes, being a little selfish.

Youth sports has become a $7 billion a year business, but a new TD Ameritrade survey finds that many parents are putting their children’s sports ahead of thei

Setting one’s retirement goals can be a daunting task, with many variables to consider, and lots of unknowns so many people make the mistake of putting it off

Unless changes are made in the near future, the U.S. Social Security system may become underfunded, leaving future retiree benefits in doubt. How should you p

Before getting settled into your new job, think about what to do with your 401(k). Should you leave it alone, join a new plan, or roll over to an IRA?

Boomerang kids can delay retirement. Learn four ways to help out boomerang kids and still keep your retirement savings and goals on schedule.

Why investors may need to step back and reexamine their portfolios and investment plans to ensure they remain appropriate for new circumstances.

From boomerang kids to aging parents, let’s look at how the sandwich generation handles multi-generational living stresses and successes.

A TD Ameritrade survey finds Gen X is more worried about retirement savings than boomers or millennials. This “sandwich generation” may have more than retirem

Didn’t move your 401(k) when you moved jobs? From rollovers to reaping the benefits of company stock, learn ways you can incorporate your old 401(k) into your new life.

Tiny homes are trending, but will seniors choose to downsize and live small? We’ll look at the charms and challenges of the tiny lifestyle for retirees.

Could life’s curveballs wipe out your retirement savings? Prepare to adjust for unexpected hits to retirement plans.

Arm your children with a common-sense approach to money, saving, spending, and investing. Talk economics to the kids daily, as part of your casual observation

Several studies have found an unexpected benefit to saving for the future – greater health and happiness today.

As the U.S. economy improves and the labor market tightens, American workers face stronger prospects for a salary increase this year.

Research indicates that people who viewed computer-generated older versions of themselves took financial planning more seriously.

The Motley Fool details four big mistakes that could devastate your finances.