Financial Planning

The COVID-19 pandemic may have clouded retirees’ views on pursuing their retirement dreams. Some might be rethinking views on gathering in crowds and heading to foreign destinations.

Financial Literacy Month is a good time to think about your financial wellness. Have you set goals, and are you on track to get there?

Going back to school looks different right now, but goal setting hasn’t changed. Here’s what you need to know.

Consider a three-tiered pyramid approach to creating goals for your needs, wants, and wishes.

An emergency fund isn’t just a repository of cash to dip into when the tires wear out. Emergency dollars can actually be critical to your investment strategy.

In the past, it used to be that women handled the household spending but men handled the finances. Fortunately, that's changing. But a gender pay gap, combined with longevity trends, should make financial literacy a front-burner priority for women.

How might falling interest rates affect mortgage rates, and what does it all mean for homeowners looking at refinancing?

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!

A second marriage often comes with strings attached, some of them financial. Learn how to approach money issues as you prepare to create a new family.

Is someone in your family moving from lecture hall to office this year? Here are a few ways to help 2019 graduates get a head start toward a strong financial footing.

Got stock options? Set goals and have a plan. Here are three steps to consider for your equity compensation plan.

Does volatility worry you when it comes to the stock you've received as compensation? Learn tips to help manage this valid concern.

Learn how to make a budget to manage your expenses while saving for your goals to help set up a solid future.

Personal finance choices are not one-size-fits-all. Your situation might differ from the conventional wisdom.

An emergency fund can help you get ahead of these unpredictable life circumstances and cover the costs, without having to borrow or dip into your savings.

Have you been married awhile? If so, find out what to consider when evaluating the short- and long-term financial goals you set earlier in your marriage.

Do you have enough money for emergencies like a year of unemployment? Consider income, expenses—including rent vs. mortgage and one car or two—and more.

Today’s couples have the freedom to choose how they approach marriage and money. Find ideas for determining how much to join and how much to keep separate.