Preparing for retirement is not entirely financial. Your degree of happiness in your “second act” may depend on some factors that don’t come with an obvious price tag. Here are some non-monetary factors to consider as you prepare for your retirement.

As a parent, you teach your children to dream big and believe in their ability to overcome any obstacle. By investing wisely, you can help tackle the financial obstacles of funding their higher education – and smooth the way for them to pursue their dreams.

When the market drops, some investors lose the perspective that downtrends and uptrends are part of the investing cycle. When stock prices break lower, it's a good time to review common terms that are used to describe the market's downward momentum.

Regardless of how the markets may perform, these three principles should be incorporated into your financial strategy.

When the market acts like it’s been acting lately, it’s a good time to remind everyone that, while downturns feel bad, they should not be a surprise. The history of the market is dotted with peaks and valleys that must have been hard to live through, even if they were temporary.

If college were a party, then student loans are the hangover. Unfortunately, the "hair of the dog" won't cure this headache, but here are some ideas for managing your student loan debt.

Are you striving for greater tax efficiency? In retirement, it is especially important – and worth a discussion. A few financial adjustments may help you manage your tax liabilities.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new limits for certain retirement accounts for 2025. See them here.

Tax preparation may be the only time of year many households gather all their financial information in one place. That makes it a perfect time to take a critical look at how much money is coming in and where it’s all going. In other words, this is a great time to give the household budget a checkup

Understanding the unique dynamics of these markets can help you make informed decisions while maintaining a sense of confidence and stability in your investment strategy.