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There are a number of savings alternatives that could help you earn a reasonable rate of return.

There are numerous investment alternatives available to help provide liquidity.

It's important to understand the options, such as financial aid grant programs, when having to pay for college.

A living trust can help control the distribution of your estate upon death.

Wills and trusts allow you to spell out how you would like your property distributed, but they also go beyond that.

Starting to invest early for college and remaining consistent can help investors reach their goals.

There are several funding methods for a child's college education including mutual funds and Section 529 plans.

Employer-sponsored retirement plans are more important than ever, but managing the assets can be confusing.

The Social Security Administration’s retirement estimator gives estimates of your future benefits based on your actual Social Security earnings record.

401(k) employer-sponsored retirement plans have many benefits, including that the funds accumulate tax-deferred.

Greater demand is being placed on the Social Security system as the baby boom generation has begun to retire.

The odds of needing long-term care increase as you age. Prior planning can help protect you from financial ruin.

While stable, CDs can create an income tax bill. Fixed annuities and municipal bonds can offer tax advantages.

It's important to understand tax-exempt vehicles when establishing a comprehensive tax planning strategy.

Many traditional tax-advantaged investment strategies have gone away, but there are still some alternatives.

Tax-deferred retirement account withdrawals before age 59½ generally trigger a 10% federal tax penalty.

Everything you own, whatever the form of ownership, is subject to federal, and possibly state, estate taxes.