What does it mean to enhance your financial aid eligibility?

If you qualify for federal financial aid, there are a number of strategies you can try to implement to enhance the amount of aid your child will receive when you apply for financial aid. The idea is to lower your expected family contribution (EFC), which in turn raises your child's aid eligibility.

In December 2016, Yahoo announced that data associated with more than 1 billion user accounts had been stolen in 2013.

After the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, we dig up our hopes and dreams and make some resolutions. Getting back in the gym, losing weight, and eating clean, are usually at the top of the list, but what about your finances? The health of your accounts, spending habits, and investments are just as important to evaluate.

Most financial planning experts agree that life insurance should form the foundation of everyone’s financial plan.  For most families, their most basic financial security needs would be in jeopardy should they suffer the loss of one of their primary breadwinners.

The Markets (as of market close January 20, 2017)

For most of last week, the market was fairly lackluster. By the close of the market last Thursday, the Dow had fallen to 19,732.

How to Engage your Young Kids in Learning about Money from a Young Age

Medicare & Medicaid: What's the Difference?

For many families, a college education is a significant financial burden that is increasingly hard to meet with savings, current income, and a manageable amount of loans. For some, the ace in the hole might be grandparents, whose added funds can help bridge the gap. If you're a grandparent who would like to help fund your grandchild's college education, here are some strategies.