This article looks at the current fiscal outlook for the Social Security and Medicare programs and presents some potential changes that might help to strengthen them.
This article explains how a mortgage recast works to enable a homeowner to reduce a monthly mortgage payment without having to refinance and why it may be an appealing solution in certain situations.
A sound retirement plan should be based on personal circumstances, and no one strategy is suitable for everyone. This article looks at four goals that a retirement strategy should address.
This article explains how a 529 plan can help a family save for college, including recent changes that have made these plans more flexible.
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.