The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act takes effect this year, and Americans are hard at work deciphering what the changes mean. One goal of the new tax law was to simplify filing for more taxpayers. Consequently, the standard deduction has nearly doubled, elimina

Last year, the Department of Labor issued a new ruling requiring that most financial professionals who provide advice on retirement investments must act as fiduciaries, meaning that they are legally and ethically required to act in the best interest of th

With life expectancy increasing and traditional defined-benefit pension plans disappearing, many Americans are fearful of outliving their savings and running out of money in retirement. How do you know how much money you'll need? Retirement planning is

Considering the degree to which technology has infiltrated daily life, it should come as no surprise that computers are starting to call the shots when it comes to personal finances.

For those approaching retirement with an established nest egg, the next challenge lies not just in continuing to grow your investments but in ensuring that the dollars you've put away last. Many factors should be taken into consideration, including the