When it comes to retirement planning, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Many people avoid retirement planning because they are afraid to see that they aren’t on track or are worried about making mistakes in the process. Fortunately, there’s hope - even for the novice investor or person who’s just not good with numbers.

Does the word “budgeting” make you cringe? This blog post might be for you.

You may be paying for financial advice and not even receiving it. If you have investments or insurance anywhere, you're paying someone. Just how much you're paying can vary. Let's explore some ways in which you might be paying for advice without transparency.

Investing is a great way to build wealth, but it can also be risky if you don't know what you're doing. There are many pitfalls to avoid when investing, and making the wrong decisions can cost you a lot of money. Here are 6 of the most common investing pitfalls we see, and some ideas on how you can avoid them.

The painful truth is that we’re not always rational when it comes to money and investing, and that our biases and emotions can lead us astray. If you’re working a saving toward your long-term goals, it’s helpful to be aware of certain behavioral finance pitfalls.

As an investor and future retiree yourself, it’s important to arm yourself with the knowledge to determine who is best equipped to guide you in meeting your long-term goals. Here are some things to consider in helping you with your search.

Personal risk management is an essential component of financial planning. Done properly, it helps us prepare for and mitigate potential financial losses. Emergency cash reserves and insurance are two critical tools that can help individuals manage personal risk. When does it make sense to use insurance, and when does it make sense to self-insure?

When it comes to managing your finances, it can be beneficial to have a trusted financial advisor by your side. However, with so many financial advisors available, and an abundance of seemingly contradictory information available online, it can be challenging to know who to trust. So what kinds of things are important to consider when selecting a financial advisor, and how can you know who to trust? Here are a few tips to get started.

There can be a lot of unexpected outside factors that can send us off of our chosen path. And very much like those scenarios in which we’re sent off course, what’s most important about budgeting isn’t controlling the unexpected, but controlling how we respond.

So you’ve got a disability insurance policy through work. You’re set. Right? Maybe not. It’s important to understand that disability coverage is not as simple as “can’t work = get paid.”

Wealthy women have a different mindset and approach when it comes to building and maintaining their wealth. Here are some things they do differently.

Asset allocation is an essential component of successful investing, yet it's often overlooked - even by the most experienced investors.

Investing is one of the most effective ways to build wealth and achieve long-term financial goals. However, for many people, the world of investing can seem overwhelming and confusing. This beginner's guide to investing will help you understand the basics of investing and provide you with the tools you need to get started.