Consider these tips to confidently give to relief efforts and deter fraudsters after disaster strikes.

Making a conscientious decision about when to us cash or debit versus credit should be an intentional part of your financial strategy. Here are some reasons why.

The SECURE Act may have the largest impact on retirement planning since the Pension Protection Act of 2006. Many provisions offer enhanced opportunities for individuals and small business owners, but there is one notable drawback for investors with significant assets in traditional IRAs and retirement plans.

Do you ever wonder where you are really going, financially? All too often, financial dreams are abandoned in lieu of life’s practical obligations. They may seem unachievable, or even silly. But they’re not. You can go from dreaming to achieving financial health by following these five steps.

If you suspect you’re a victim of fraud, here’s a list of five action items you can take to recover as quickly as possible.

There’s one item on your to-do list after a baby is born that should be automatic: opening a savings account for their future. Here are three ways you might get started.

Take a deep dive into what it means to pay yourself first, and how you can achieve this goal consistently.

Our financial health is complex and composed of many important parts. Understanding how to spend intentionally is one of them, particularly when it comes to credit. If you’d like to reap the rewards that come with credit cards, consider these five behaviors we’ve identified as milestones on the journey to Credit Card Zen.

If you are thinking of retiring, take this retirement readiness test.

You’ve heard all the advice about what to do to prepare, but there’s more to it than that. Before you begin looking at homes and negotiating a contract, you should know about some moves that could significantly hurt your chance of getting that home loan. Here are three things not to do when a new home purchase or even a refinance is in your future.

If you’re like most people, your credit score is only fair. If you have not yet achieved a rating of good or better, read on for five practical, doable steps you can take to get there.

Do you struggle to come up with the cash to pay for your insurance premiums, taxes, or other periodic expenses? If so, you’re not alone. When you pay for something only once or twice a year, it’s more challenging to budget for it successfully. But a little planning can go a long way. Follow these three easy tips to make paying for periodic expenses easier.

Ready to buy your first home? Consider these four search priorities to find your first home faster.

Life insurance is more than just a way to pay the bills if something happens to you. Consider these five reasons to get life insurance.

If you’re ready for a new car, even if it’s just new to you, do your homework first. Here are three ways better research usually ends in better outcomes.

Are you still holding on to that checkbook? Times are changing. There are more benefits to online banking that you might realize. Here’s our top 10 list of reasons to go digital when it comes to banking.

Social security: It’s that thing we hear about — and pay into — our entire working careers. But what do you really know about social security? Here’s the 4-1-1 on this longstanding government program.

What is a money market account, and does one have a place in your financial plan? Find out if money markets can make sense, and cents, for you.