The average person holds 11 jobs from the age of 18 to 44, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and for many of us that means 11 or more workplace retirement accounts. Because not all employer plans require you to leave the plan ...
The right health insurance plan can both save you thousands of dollars and keep you from having to skimp on care when you’re sick. Most employees can sign up for health insurance through work. Those who don’t have an employer-based option ...
About 35 million U.S. households have no life insurance coverage, according to a study by LIMRA, an industry research group. And more than half of American households say they need more life insurance. But, like many financial products, ...
Today is always the best time to compose your Last Will & Testament, because, well, you know what they say about tomorrow.According to a survey from FindLaw.com, roughly 55% of Americans don’t have a will, which leaves them no say in ...
Choosing a beneficiary is the cleanest and clearest way of leaving someone money after you’re gone. But the process also requires consideration of both the amount of money at stake and the beneficiary’s ability to handle a potential ...
Investing for retirement is more complicated than opening an IRA or maxing out your 401(k). In fact, according to a survey by Charles Schwab of people 50 and older, nearly one in three say they find investing for retirement a bigger ...

Ask the right questions before you hand over your money
A balanced portfolio can have a bigger impact on long-term performance than individual stock picking
Investing for retirement is more complicated than opening an IRA or maxing out your 401(k)
When choosing a stock mutual fund, consider performance, manager track record and cost before investing.
Even in times of interest rate uncertainty, a certificate of deposit (CD) can still be part of your cash strategy.