Although studies show that most people believe having a will is important, the sad truth is that less than half have one. Preparing for the end of life is one of those things you know you should do–but according to a recent study, most American adults haven’t taken the time...
Your smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities. Scammers can take advantage of day-to-day tasks that seem innocuous, like checking a bank balance or charging a phone at a public USB port, to exploit personal information for their profit. To...
A typical July includes vacations, travel, shopping, weddings and beaches. Budgets? Not really. But the year’s halfway point provides a great opportunity to take a close look at your financial health and goals. Now’s a good time to “check yourself before you wreck yourself,” says Nora Yousif, certified financial planner...
April is tax month, which means you might be parting with more money this month than you did in February or March. That makes finding opportunities to save money even more important. Take advantage of April’s discounts with our list of the top things you should buy — and a few you should avoid....
Most parents have already heard the bad news: a college education has never been more expensive. Many, in fact, are still paying off their own student debt and would like their children to avoid that burden. The good news is that there’s a lot parents can do to help their...
As this year’s tax deadline approaches, you may be wondering about the best way to file. Should you save money by completing your returns yourself and possibly risk a mistake (and losing out on a bigger refund); or should you pay a professional tax preparer to ensure you get everything...
