The cost of attending a four-year college in the United States is high, but the financial benefit of a bachelor’s degree arguably outweighs the cost. Fortunately, families have several options to prepare for the financial cost of higher education, and many of them offer tax breaks and benefits that are worth taking advantage of.

‘Financial planning’ is often viewed within the framework of investments and investment decision-making, but the reality is that good planning should address multiple touchpoints in a person’s financial life. We detail four of them in this post.

In our view, the best way to counter uncertainties in life—and to ensure long-term financial well-being and security—is by having a solid financial and estate plan. In this post, we offer readers six tips for strengthening your estate plan today.

When it comes to politics, many investors like to assume their political party is better for the stock market, or that a specific balance of power between the president and Congress is ideal for business and the economy. The reality: the stock market has shown virtually no political preference over the years.