With the unemployment rate rising throughout the country and, in some states exceeding 10%, many people are finding the need to dig into savings to pay monthly bills. Ideally, ... Read More

Lifecycle funds, also known as target-date funds, have been growing in popularity. A relatively new financial invention, these funds allow for a comparable lower-maintenance opportunity for the individual investor. ... Read More

An estate plan is an important part of any financial plan, particularly so for those in or entering retirement. You've heard plenty about the importance of wills, trusts, and ... Read More

When it comes to estate planning, many people think only of a will. They're seldom right. In addition to a will, a power of attorney, a living will, and ... Read More

With the market meltdown depleting retirement account balances virtually everywhere, saving for retirement is making a comeback. Recently negative, the national savings rate has pushed back into positive territory. ... Read More

When you dollar cost average (DCA), you invest a certain sum of money in a specific investment (or investments) on a pre-set schedule. For example, you might arrange to put ... Read More

Forbes Magazine just released its 2009 "Best Places to Grow Old List." Placing special emphasis on "the percentage of those aged 65 and over, the median income of those ... Read More

When it comes to retirement planning, most of the rules apply to both men and women equally. That said, certain statistics can lead one to believe that women may ... Read More

With the unemployment rate rising practically weekly, many folks are facing real financial emergencies. An event such as a job loss is the perfect time to tap an emergency ... Read More