In 2023, large bank failures brought renewed attention to the risks banks take to earn money, the role of the FDIC, and the insurance that covers customer deposits.
This article provides an overview of four estate planning documents that almost everyone should have: a durable power of attorney, a medical directive, a will, and a letter of instruction.
A strategy called pension maximization may enable a married pensioner to elect the higher payments of a single-life annuity while also providing for the spouse’s financial future.
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.
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.