The financial challenges millennials face can be overwhelming. Many young adults have to figure out how to pay off college loans, save to buy a home or start a family, and sock away money for retirement. Given these hurdles, it's no wonder that life insurance as a financial asset gets little to no attention. But it should.
Large-scale data breaches are in the news again, but that's hardly surprising. Breaches have become more frequent — a byproduct of living in an increasingly digital world.
The IRS continues to encourage taxpayers to review the amount of tax they have withheld to avoid an unexpected tax surprise when they file their 2019 tax returns next year.
If you're the parent or grandparent of a current or prospective college student, you might be interested to learn what's new in the world of higher education.
For the 2018-2019 school year, average costs for tuition, fees, room, and board were:
$21,370 at public colleges (in-state)
If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam artist who is trying to steal money or personal information, you're not alone.
Time is an interesting dimension. It is a fixed measurement, yet our perception of time varies greatly depending on what we are doing.
No matter how much money you have or which life stage you're in, becoming financially independent starts with a dream. Your dream might be to finally pay off the mountain of debt you've accumulated, or to stop relying on someone else for financial support.
You've put in the hard work as a college student and finally received your diploma. Now you're ready to head out on your own. And though you may not have given much thought to your financial future when you were in college, you have new financial challenges and goals to consider.
A 10% early distribution penalty applies to taxable distributions made before age 59 ½. Distributions made after age 59 ½ are not subject to the 10% early distribution penalty.
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