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Insurance

Travel Insurance: Is It Worth the Cost?

Depending on the expense and extent of your trip, insurance against cancellation and other factors may be worth a look.
Reasons for canceling a trip could range from bad weather at the destination to breaking a leg before a planned ski trip.
Retirement

Inherited IRA Rules

An inherited IRA can be a financial gift, but there are some rules for how you can use it.
The laws around receiving an IRA vary, depending on your relationship with the person who left it to you.
Family

Financial Considerations for a Career Transition

Whether voluntary or not, career moves may require temporary adjustments to your finances.
There's no need to think of job loss as the worst-case scenario or to feel like events are out of your control.
Saving

Understanding Personal Liquidity

Personal liquidity plays a key role in your financial health. Learn how to maintain the right liquidity ratio while pursuing growth.
As you evaluate your personal finances and create a financial plan, your personal liquidity can be a helpful metric to consider.
Saving

3 Smart Ways To Invest in CDs

Learn how to invest in CDs as a way to help you maximize savings while maintaining liquidity.
By staggering the maturity dates of CDs, you can capitalize on longer-term growth options while having access to liquid funds.
Saving

Are CDs a Good Investment For Retirees?

In today's high-rate environment, are CDs good for retirement income? Explore the benefits and drawbacks.
CDs provide a fixed interest rate over a specified period—one that's often higher than what a traditional savings account may offer.
Saving

Certificates of Deposit: The Benefits of CDs

Certificates of deposit are a popular financial instrument. Here's how to determine if a CD is right for your goals.
Whether you're saving for a down payment on a home or simply building your nest egg, understanding the role CDs can play in a diversified portfolio is a great step toward making more informed financial decisions.
Family

5 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Estate Transition

Ease life for your heirs by getting your estate planning documents organized.
While you hope your kids never have to face a loss or sudden emergency, you can take steps now to help ensure they'll have support and clarity if the time comes for them to oversee your estate.
Family

What Can a Trust Do For You?

Trusts are very different from wills, and different types of trusts can be used to accomplish different types of goals.
Trusts are like a Swiss Army knife: powerful and versatile planning tools that most people—especially those with complex or sizeable estates—should be aware of.
Family

What To Know When Choosing an Executor

Having a will is important, but you need the right executor to see your instructions through.
The process may seem straightforward, but the choice might not be as obvious as you think.
Home

Will 2024 Be a Good Time To Buy a House?

From mortgage rates to housing prices, here's what homebuyers can expect from the housing market in 2024.
There's some good news for aspiring homebuyers: The boom times for sellers may be coming to an end.
Investing

2024 Likely to Bring Continued Readjustment

Bank experts foresee calmer markets in housing, equity investments, labor markets and more for 2024.
If attitudes in 2023 were fueled by anxiety over Fed rate hikes, 2024 is shaping up to be a year of anxiety over the impact of politics on economic growth trends.
Security

Latest Financial Scams in 2024

Be able to recognize and respond to new financial scams on the rise in 2024.
Fraudsters attempt to invoke an emotional reaction and create a sense of urgency to steal user IDs, passwords and security codes.
Security

Can You Spot the 10 Most Common Financial Scams?

When it comes to modern financial scams, awareness and vigilance are key to prevention.
Criminals are adopting increasingly sophisticated tactics, using spoofing technology and leveraging exposed personal data to make their attempts seem legitimate.
Family

Introducing Your Children to Your Advisor

Opening lines of communication with your children about family financial planning is important regardless of their age.
Advisors say it's never too early for children to meet the family financial advisor, but those encounters—and their benefits—will look significantly different depending on your children's ages.
Insurance

Consider Insurance for Your Pet

Prepare for vet bills with pet insurance that covers your furry friends and aligns with your budget.
When shopping for pet insurance, be sure to get multiple quotes so you can choose the best value and coverage for your budget.

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