This article looks at the current fiscal outlook for the Social Security and Medicare programs and presents some potential changes that might help to strengthen them.
Mutual funds offer a convenient way to invest across a wide range of market activity. This article provides an overview of different types of mutual funds in order of typical risk.
This article provides an overview of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.
You may have noticed products shrinking in size while prices stay the same or increase. This article includes tips for spotting and reducing the impact of this tricky strategy.
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.