Being named as the executor of an estate is generally an honor but settling an estate can be a difficult and time-consuming job. This article provides an overview of typical executor responsibilities.
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.
A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.