Saving for college, investing in the stock market, online trading, mutual funds for many, these topics are overwhelming. No worries. We'll give you accurate, easy-to-understand information in the Financial Planning section.
Next to saving for retirement, saving for your kids' college education may be one of your most important and rewarding financial feats. In this article we'll outline How 529 Plans Work, ponder the tax benefits and explore the possible drawbacks. See more »
At some point, you'll likely want to stop working. At some point, you'll also have to figure out how to pay the bills once you retire. Here are 10 tips to help you out.
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401(k)plans are one of the most widely used retirement plans. How much do you know about managing yours? Take this quiz to find out.
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Shouldn't a degree be enough to get a job after graduation? And isn't an internship a lot of useless work for little or no pay? Internships, despite little or no pay, are often worth it in the long run if you want to get your foot in the door.
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Most of us have heard of it, many of us participate in it and lots of us have no idea what it really is. It makes saving for the golden years a lot easier than it used to be. Find out about 401(k) plans.
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Next to saving for retirement, saving for your kids' college education may be one of your most important and rewarding financial feats. In this article we'll outline How 529 Plans Work, ponder the tax benefits and explore the possible drawbacks.
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Oil prices are rising; reserves of oil, coal and natural gas are being depleted; and the continued use of nonrenewable fuels poses threats to the environment. The answer may be alternative energy, but who's going to pay for it?
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Bartering and swapping are becoming increasingly popular through the likes of Craigslist, Freecycle and other social networking sites. People are going old-school to cop everything from vegetables to home improvements, without tapping into cash.
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You know that to make your money grow you're supposed to invest it wisely, but what you may not know is how to actually do it. How do you protect yourself against huge losses? An asset allocation fund might be the answer.
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If you have debt, if you're saving for retirement, or if you just have general questions about your finances, you might consider a certified financial planner. They're not used only for the rich and famous to keep track of their huge incomes.
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There's a lot of assistance out there -- the school you've worked toward is within your reach. Find out about getting money for college.
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Money market accounts are popular because they usually pay higher interest than savings accounts. So what's the catch? Why shouldn't we all open one?
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When you open a mutual fund, you agree to pool your money with other investors for more purchasing power. How do mutual fund companies invest and track your portfolio? And why are mutual funds so popular?
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Stock options can be beneficial for both employees and employers who provide them. Why do many employees prefer stock options to cold hard cash or better benefits?
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It's a sad but common story: A landowner dies, leaving his heirs in a mound of debt and back taxes. What do they do now? An estate freeze trust can prevent the heirs from falling into this extreme burden.
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No one likes to think about their own death. It would be nice if we could live as if we were immortal, never having to worry about what will happen after we're gone. But death is inevitable, and we all need to plan for it.
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When you clean out your closet, you may donate items to charity or raise some extra cash with a garage sale. But what do you do when you have to clean out an entire house? An estate sale may be the answer you're looking for.
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With just a few clicks, keep tabs on your investments, get the latest market news and peek at the pay stubs of high-paid CEOs. Google Finance offers these features when you set up your personal portfolio.
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How can you find investment opportunities halfway around the world? Well, you could pack your bags and live as a nomad, sniffing out potential growth in the developing markets of the world. Or you could invest in an international stock fund.
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Investing may seem complicated, but there are ways to build your portfolio while minimizing risk. What's the best plan for diversifying your investments?
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Investment scams are popular fraud among con artists and can take the form of everything from a too-good-to-be true stock investment to the notorious Nigerian bank account e-mail scheme. So what it is about these cons that have us going against our better judgment? And what does it say about our own capacity for greed?
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