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529 plans can be a great way to save for college, but they're not the only way. Other college savings options include mutual funds, custodial accounts, and U.S. savings bonds.

An understanding of the basic principles of investing combined with a bit of common sense will help you ask better questions and find a way through what may seem a maze of jargon.

Now that you've decided to start a new business or buy an existing one, you need to consider the form of business entity that's appropriate for you. Basically, three separate categories of entities exist: partnerships, corporations,...

Both types of 529 plans, prepaid tuition plans and savings plans, offer significant federal tax advantages, but they operate differently.

Your chances of investing successfully may improve if you follow these basic principles.

Living trusts enable you to control the distribution of your estate.

This article explains the factors to consider before you file for Social Security benefits. A married couple needs to look at their claiming decision as a joint life decision, not as an individual in a silo. As you work through this...

Five fundamental aspects of personal finance and strategies to improve how you manage them.Have you ever experienced having unpaid bills, mounting debt, or lost savings? Ever wondered why some people seem to have their financial lives...

Fewer retirees can rely on pensions, so more people have to find retirement income elsewhere and navigate issues like managing taxes while withdrawing from different kinds of accounts, when to take required minimum distributions, and...

When retirement is right around the corner, you might find yourself thinking a lot about your retirement savings. How does what you have saved compare to other people your age? And how much do you really need for retirement?

John D. Davis, founder and CEO of Legacy Wealth Management, talks about the hidden costs of scattered assets and how you can unlock clarity and confidence for the future.

Key TakeawaysCompeting financial priorities are keeping Americans from saving for retirement.The traditional idea of retirement might work for some, but major shifts in the economy call for retirement to be approached differently...

The portability of the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption amount between spouses was introduced in the 2010 tax law. But details of portability aren’t well-known, and misunderstandings can cost an estate a lot of money.

More than half of Americans stop working earlier than they expected—and not always by choice. Whether you’re already retired or approaching that milestone, spotting the signs that you may have jumped too soon can help you get back on track

Long-term care insurance helps pay the cost of long-term care if you can no longer perform the basic activities of daily living.