A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.
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.
This article looks at the current state of U.S. economic activity and the prospects for continued growth as higher interest rates work their way through the economy.
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.