I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best. ~ Benjamin Disraeli
Insurance helps us to do exactly what this quote suggests. We all fa...
Of the world's seven continents, Asia is the largest in terms of both area and population. Asia covers about one third of the earth's landmass and ...
If you've already reached your 401(k) contributions limit for the year (or soon will), that's a high-quality problem. But it's still a problem. You...
Back-to-school shopping takes on a whole new meaning when a family member heads off to college. Besides basic supplies (paper, pencils, pens, highl...
There should be an uptick in demand for passports this year, according to the U.S. Department of State. That's because the millions of passports is...
Variable annuities have always been an interesting hybrid: one part insurance product, one part investment vehicle. After funding your account, you...
In light of the massive data breach at Home Depot (HD) that affected 56 million of its customers, you might not be so excited to say yes to that Ho...
Driven by a strong U.S. dollar and shorter MBA programs – both resulting in a lower tuition bill – a growing number of U.S. students are headin...
Of the $7 trillion that Americans have managed to save in their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), roughly half is in mutual funds. While that ...
Your credit score is a long-term view of your use of credit. Most credit problems, such as late payments or nonpayment of debt, must be removed aft...
Now that you're starting your holiday shopping, you may be wondering which credit cards will give you the best advantages. To determine that, you f...
Who are the richest men in tech and media? Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, and Jeff Bezos are more or less household names th...
If you work for a state or local government or a qualified non-profit, your employer may offer a 457(b) plan, which allows you to save for retireme...
With many Americans facing a shortfall in their retirement savings, the home they own can be a substantial way to catch up. Typically the longer yo...
If you need your home painted, you look for a painter. If you need your roof replaced, you hire a roofer. If you need help with your money, it's no...
In today's banking environment, the decision to offer you a mortgage or grant you a credit card sometimes comes down to one simple thing: your cred...
What started as a simple idea around 1980 has grown into a full-blown cottage industry. Airline frequent flyer programs have expan...
It is possible to live a comfortable life in Costa Rica on approximately $1,000 a month, although you would probably be a bit more comfortable by s...
Remember the days when you could actually retire when you reached a certain age? You could travel, spend time with your grandchildren and reconnect...
Indexed universal life insurance is getting a lot of interest among those looking for a little investment action with their life insurance protect...
