This article looks at four good reasons why life insurance can be especially helpful in a challenging economy.
Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.
After years of low yields, bonds are offering higher yields that may be appealing to investors regardless of their risk tolerance. This article provides an overview of bond risks.
Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.