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It's natural to turn to the internet for free retirement-planning tools, but finding a good one may not be as clear-cut as you think.
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Trying to budget your wealth to get through retirement? A financial plan before and in retirement is an important tool for all investors.
Studies find age and credit score good indicators as to how taxpayers view annual tax refunds, as well as how wisely they'll spend them.
If you're saving for retirement with one of the leading brokerage firms, you're probably losing retirement income to hidden fees.
WalletHub.com ranked the 50 states and District of Columbia on their residents' financial savviness. A look at the top and bottom five.
How Americans envision retirement has changed, evolving from a permanent vacation to an active stage of life that still includes some work.
A look at four strategic uses of home-equity wealth that can allow the aging baby boomer generation to retire in place at home.
It's important for DIY investors to not lock into one way of viewing the market, be it bullish, bearish or somewhere in the middle.
Make sure you're up on credits you may be able to claim. It could make a serious dent in your tax burden or even result in a tax return.
Filing a last-minute 2015 tax return? Here are 10 tax credits to claim, covering child care, education and health expenses and more.
Despite a bad picture for corporate earnings, stock indexes are rallying near all-time highs. Investors should brace for more weak results.
Many people using a financial advisor do not know whether they are a broker or investment advisor or what services must be provided.
A credit rating affects more than just loans and credit cards. It impacts whether you can rent a home, buy insurance or get that new job.
Unexpected events during retirement could wreak havoc on even the most well-crafted financial plan. What to watch out for.
Understanding credit reports can make all the difference to financial fitness. Here is a look at six things everyone should know about them.
New retirees with a lot of free time often quickly find that spending can get out of control. Here are 10 ways to help rein in costs.
Saving for retirement via a 401(k) might not be perfect, but for many it is the only option. Here are 5 ways you can maximize its growth.
If you're too rich for Medicaid and don't want to rely on family or spend down assets for long-term care, LTC insurance might be a solution.
With bond ETFs, investors see the price at which they can buy and sell, allowing them to better make informed decisions about investments.
Millions of Americans delay retirement planning. Not knowing provides false comfort that we can still make it out OK.
Thanks to the rise of 401(k) plans, investors are saving for retirement, placing added emphasis on risk as well as gains.
STEM-related careers and wages are growing quickly, but not all of the top 10 jobs for 2016 require advanced education.
Exploring smart growth strategies and industries, and the companies moving them forward.
Some investors turn to advisors for career planning. A look at how FAs help clients assess talent, skills and training.
CNBC’s first-ever exclusive survey of Americans with $1 Million or more in investable assets.