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What should one do after an unfortunate medical diagnosis suggesting that he or she will lose mental and physical abilities in the near term? Areas that need addressing are

Saving money is a lot like exercising. You know you should do it, but you just don’t want to. As tax season approaches, a refund is a great opportunity to better position yourself for financial fitness

Markets across the globe and in the United States continue to react with volatility as fears of the novel coronavirus escalate. But while the virus may cause short-term uncertainty, investors should remain focused

Turns out that you can put a price tag on “I do.” And it’s a steep one — at least according to The Knot’s 2018 Real Weddings Study. The national average cost of a wedding in the U.S. is

The odds of having your identity stolen are staggering. According to research conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research, nearly 7 percent of U.S. adults became victims of identity theft in 2017 — around one in every 15 people.

Budgeting is a vital component of building and maintaining financial stability. For a lot of people though, it can seem like a chore — one too daunting even to try.

When Anna Smith died in 1991, some 28 years ago, her estate’s main asset was a trust that she had created. The trust held 9,994 shares of stock in State Line Hotel, Inc., a Las Vegas hotel and casino, valued at $11,508,400.

Having a healthy emergency fund in place is a critical component to achieving and maintaining financial stability. Unfortunately, things happen, like medical emergencies and job loss.

It may sound as unbelievable as Punxsutawney Phil predicting an early spring, but the outcome of the Super Bowl forecasts the stock market’s direction for the year ahead.

A new study suggests “investor confusion” may be responsible for about 5 percent of trading. The confusion comes from ticker symbols that are very similar, leading to execution errors.

You’ve interviewed for a new job, and now it’s time to talk money. While it may seem daunting, negotiating salary is a pivotal step in the interview process. It’s your chance to get the pay you deserve and set your financial trajectory for years to come.

Ever wonder how important your credit score is? Well, that three-digit number has a lot of power. It can make or break your ability to receive a loan, a credit card, affordable car insurance and even rent an apartment.

Here’s an interesting nugget that was buried on page R5 of the October 1, 2019, Wall Street Journal: If you invested just $1,000 in the S&P 500 index on January 1, 1970, today you would have $138,908.

Maybe you want to renovate your bathroom or pay down some high-interest debt but you’re having trouble building up the amount of money you need to make it happen.

Americans are generous. Collectively, they gave a record $427.71 billion to U.S. charities in 2018, but those charitable instincts are increasingly being exploited by scam groups masquerading as legitimate philanthropic organizations.