Retirement planning is crucial for everyone, but it introduces particular challenges for women. With longer life expectancies, as well as reduced earning potential due to the gender pay gap and other factors, women face a unique set of obstacles in preparing for retirement compared to men.

Along with investment market volatility, high inflation has recently been a persistent concern for investors. In March 2023, The Federal Reserve added fuel to that fire by signaling its readiness to ramp up interest rates in response to a string of red-hot economic reports.

With tax time fast approaching, you’re likely wrangling W2s, rounding up receipts, and digging into all the documents you collected and filed away over the last year. It can be a lot to keep track of, and since you do it once a year and then only think about it next tax season, you probably need to become an expert. Sure, guided tools or programs make the burden easier to bear, but it's no wonder many Americans hire someone to take it off their plate.

Financial planning is all about living the life you want to live. A comfortable retirement might be your ultimate goal, but what exactly does that look like for you? Beyond that, how do you plan to get there?

There’s a lot to like about Roth IRAs. After all, who wouldn’t like the chance to have the money in your account grow tax-free? However, most retirement assets are held in tax-deferred accounts like Traditional IRAs. So, to take advantage of the potential tax-free growth that Roth IRAs offer, you need to get your money into a Roth IRA. And since there are limits to how much you can contribute to a Roth IRA, that can be easier said than done. That’s where Roth conversions come in.

A common part of crafting a good estate plan is establishing a trust (or trusts). A trust can help reduce your estate tax liability and keep your assets where they belong: with your family and beneficiaries.

Whether you’re a late starter or a savvy saver, you want to maximize every retirement asset you have. If you’re like most people, that means contributing the maximum amount into retirement accounts like 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and IRAs. And while that’s a swell idea, one thing you may be overlooking is your home.

With soaring home values, many sellers expect a sizable profit when listing their property—and it certainly feels great to get a high price for the sale of your home. However, in some cases, the IRS may want a piece of the action.

Settling a parent’s estate is both emotional and complex. Discover 7 essential insights—from organizing paperwork to managing family dynamics—that can help you navigate the inheritance process with clarity and care.

Accumulating wealth and saving for retirement is a familiar concept for many people, even if the specific strategies aren’t. But what about when you transition into retirement and need to make the switch from saving to spending? Is your portfolio set up for success in your golden years?