Fallen behind on your retirement planning? Learn three smart steps to regain control—organize your documents, revisit your budget, and rebalance your portfolio to stay on track for your goals.

Explore how your beliefs about money—formed in childhood and passed down through generations—shape your financial behavior. Learn how understanding your money messages can transform your financial well-being. Money is incredibly emotional.

Imagine yourself 10 times wealthier than you are now. Are you living the good life on a beach, maybe the golf course or with friends and family? Now consider how you made enough money to achieve this life, and outside of an inheritance, its likely one of three possibilities:

Explore smart financial strategies during a downturn—from Roth conversions and tax deadline relief to portfolio rebalancing and refinancing opportunities. Find the silver linings in uncertain times.

Retirement means living without a paycheck—but not without a plan. Learn how to manage fixed income, Social Security, and retirement assets to stay financially secure.

I want to begin on a personal note. Recent months have seen us enter uncharted waters, personally and financially. While the nature of print publishing does not afford me the opportunity to speak directly to issues as they develop, I firmly believe that sound financial principles and taking a long-term view of your investments is the best route to meeting your financial goals.

Discover the three key sources of retirement income—pensions, personal investments, and Social Security. Learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits and avoid costly mistakes in your retirement planning.

Worried about how the election might impact your finances? Learn why staying calm, focusing on long-term goals, and working with a financial advisor is the best strategy—no matter who wins.

The Tug-of-War Between the Bulls and the Bears Continues Editor’s Note: The following section was written on April 30, 2020.

Long-term care can be costly and emotionally taxing. Learn how to plan ahead with LTC insurance, understand care options, and protect your retirement savings.