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The mission of a financial planner is to guide clients in all aspects of personal finance and help them work towards their financial goals. The main objective for someone looking for financial advice is to find someone knowledgeable and trustworthy....

The recession has caused individuals and families from every class to reevaluate their spending habits. The many lifestyle changes make it more difficult to gauge your class status. Based on numbers provided in a U.S. News and World Report survey, we’ve...

You’re done with college and you’ve secured a job. Now you just need to pay your moving costs and buy some furniture. A credit card would certainly be a convenient way to make those purchases, but ...

Credit card rewards can come in the form of cash back or points. But, which one might be better for your financial setup?

Let's explore the question of how $1 million might last you through the rest of your retirement years.

Learn how the mortgage process works, including the different types of mortgages available and what you can do to increase chances of approval.

Ebola care costs will likely prove too prohibitive for anyone who comes down with the dreaded disease. How much would it cost if you contracted Ebola?

Find out what factors affect your decision of choosing between a tradition or Roth IRA CD, which is an option for retirement savings.

Are you ready to make the dream of home ownership a reality? Better get ready for that down payment! Here's how you can save up for a down payment on a home.

Find out how early withdrawal penalties are applied to IRA CDs (individual retirement account certificates of deposit).

Learn how to use tax-efficient investing to put your stocks, bonds, and other investments in the best accounts to minimize the amount of taxes paid.

Why you should start working on filing taxes now and not later. How to get started working on your taxes. How to learn about tax deductions

If you're struggling with debt and have a low income and no way to pay your bills, bankruptcy may be for you.

If you’ve been stashing money in your 401(k) but you’re ready to see a bigger payoff, there are a few simple tricks for getting more out of your account.

Saving money is no easy, but it's possible to hang on to more of your cash by using the right banking tools.