Saving for College in the U.S.
Although 70 percent of parents want to cover the cost of college completely, they’re only going to be able to cover 29 percent of the cost by the time their kids are ready for college.
Retirement Realities
The average retirement age in America is 63, and retirement lasts about 18 years. That means that you’ll need enough money to last you until you are 81 years old.
Facts about Long-Term Care
Nearly 70 percent of Americans 65 and older will require some form of long-term care. Nursing home care in a private room is now more than $100,000 a year.
Real Planning for Old Age
The harsh fact is that even if you don’t want to stop working, you may have to as you age. There are a few things that must be done to provide your future self with a secure financial retirement.
Teaching Kids Financial Literacy
Making sure that your kids understand how money works is very important — it’s a life skill they'll use every day and they'll thank you for it later in life..
Has the Retirement Crisis Been Averted?
81 percent of retirees described their retirement as either as good or better than their preretirement years. As far back as 1992, only 65 percent of retirees in the U.S. felt that way.
How to Eliminate Debt
Debt has become part and parcel of many American’s lives and has become the norm. How do you get rid of deb, and take back control of your finances?
Streamline Your Finances in 2020
Most Americans report feeling stressed about money, at least some of the time. Here are some things that can be done to alleviate that stress and streamline your financial wellness in the coming year