Financial Planning
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.
5 Common Auto Insurance Scams (And How to Avoid Them)
How Auto Insurance Companies Work
How does the color of your car affect your insurance rate?
What Are the Different Types of Life Insurance?
Do I Need Life Insurance?
10 Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Premium
How to Fill Out a Money Order
How to Write a Check
How to Find Your Bank's Routing Number
10 Things Hotels Don't Want You to Know
How Family Road Trips Can Be Done on the Cheap
Save or Splurge: 10 Suggestions on What's Worth the Spend When You're on Vacation
8 Cheapest States to Live In
How Black Friday Became Big Business Around the World
People Are Snatching Up Treasury I Bonds Paying 9.62 Percent
Can you use student loans to buy a used car?
What to Do When a Friend Owes You Money
What Is Mortgage Forbearance and How Do You Qualify?
How to Future-proof Your Child's Credit From Fraud
How Square Works
5 Ways Mobile Banking Alerts Can Benefit You
Is checking becoming paperless?
What's the Difference Between Student Loan Refinance and Student Loan Consolidation?
Is It a Good Idea to Refinance Your Student Loans?
Can You Refinance Your Student Loans if You Didn't Graduate?
5 Reasons You Might Need to Visit the Social Security Office
Who Decides When Your Social Security Check Increases?
These Folks Retired in their 30s and 40s: Can You Do It Too?
The IRS Already Has Our Data So Why Do We Still File Taxes?
What Is FUTA and How Does It Work?
4 Year-End Money Tips to Lower Your Tax Bill
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If money was no problem, how much would you spend on a car, painting or house? We've got the items with the biggest price tags here.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics report that showed a 9.1 percent inflation rate for June has many people concerned. Here are some smart money moves to make in inflationary times.
By Dave Roos
A lot of people don't like to think about death, which is why many estates go unplanned. But if someone dies without a will, their survivors may end up in a long expensive fight in probate court.
By Alia Hoyt
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Refinancing your mortgage may be a great way to lower your monthly bills, but you need to keep these points in mind.
By Alia Hoyt
Not all investment professionals are fiduciaries — we've got four questions that smart investors need to ask a financial adviser before putting him or her in charge of their investments.
By Dave Roos
Mortgage refinance rates can vary from lender to lender. So, how do you know that you've got the best rate you can?
By Alia Hoyt
"How low will my new interest rate be?" is not the only question to ask before you refinance your mortgage. Here are five others you should think about.
By Alia Hoyt
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So you have homeowners insurance, but do you know exactly what you will need in order to file a claim when the time comes?
The annual cost of homeowners insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars and depend on many different factors. How can you save money on this necessary expense?
You'd like to take advantage of the low interest rates out there to refinance your mortgage, but your credit is less than stellar. Is it worth even trying to refinance?
By Alia Hoyt
Homeowners insurance generally is required only if you have a mortgage on your home. But even when your home is paid off, you'd be wise to maintain coverage.
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Need some extra cash to take care of some debts? You could tap into your home equity through a cash-out mortgage refinance. But what are the pros and cons?
By Alia Hoyt
Many people think the only life insurance payout option is a lump sum after the insured person dies, but there are actually many choices out there. We look at some of them.
By Dave Roos
Many people may not have enough homeowners insurance coverage to replace their homes in the event of a disaster. Are you covered?
Do you have to have a relationship with the person, or can it be any old Joe?
By Dave Roos
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Hurt feelings are likely to result but experts say there are times when you should leave more money to one child in your will. Just don't keep everyone in the dark about it.
By Dave Roos
In 2000, a document called a military testamentary instrument was recognized by Congress to provide some clear-cut basic requirements for a military will, exempt from individual states' varying laws.
A new meta-analysis of 150 studies finds that only one in three U.S. adults has a written living will or healthcare power of attorney documents.
The American Dream has usually meant that U.S. children will do better financially than their parents. But is this being upended by all the economic downturns of the 2000s? Can millennials overcome their poor economic start?
By Dave Roos
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Land trusts have been used for both good and bad. They can be created for environmental conservation or to keep housing affordable. Or they can be a way to disguise the true owner of a property. Let's look at the pros and cons of land trusts.
By Dave Roos
The average American changes jobs every four years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you're average, that means you'll have a lot of 401(k)s before you retire. Should you consolidate them into one retirement account?
By Dave Roos
After you leave a job, what do you do with your 401(k) if you're laid off or going to a job with no similar plan? You can take a transfer or rollover of your cash. We explain the difference between the two.
By Dave Roos
The unsexily named "long-term municipal bonds" are pretty important to our everyday lives. They pay for building schools or highways in our neighborhoods. And almost anyone can buy one.
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Government-backed agencies appeal to investors looking for something safe that still gives them a little interest. But are there any drawbacks?
Moving all your credit card debt to one card may see like a great deal, and sometimes it is. How do you decide whether consolidation is the best approach to tackling your unsecured debt?