If you're the parent of a senior in high school, you're about to embark on an amazing journey into the first step of paying for college. FAFSA stands for Free...
President Joe Biden recognizes Education Secretary Miguel Cardona while speaking about a student loan debt relief policy, at the White House in Washington on Aug. 24, 2022. (Al Drago/The New...
As millions of baby boomers make Social Security decisions, it's important that they have reliable information about the impact of their choices. And the sad truth is that Social Security...
The good news is that inflation is abating. The bad news is that prices are still 8.5% higher than a year ago. And the scary news is that many consumers...
The cost of long-term care (LTC) insurance is the price of peace of mind. It's that simple. The price may be too high for many to pay. But before making...
If you're one of the millions who will head off to college in the next few weeks, here's some practical financial advice to make sure you get off to the...
Confronting the possibilities that you or a loved one will one day suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's is a prospect too terrible to consider. That's why the book "Don't Let...
As I write this column, the markets can't seem to make up their mind about whether the greatest threat is inflation or recession. Commodity prices of everything from oil to...
Your second-quarter 401(k) retirement plan statement should arrive in the mail any day now. Be prepared for some big surprises. Everyone starts by looking at their account balance. Be prepared....