Lori and I have our two children, Chuck and Jordan. As any parent, who raised their children in a responsible way, we thought our kids would take care of us to some degree in our later years.

Few terms in personal finance are as important, or used as frequently, as “risk.” Nevertheless, few terms are as imprecisely defined.

What can we learn about retirement planning from the jerseys that players wear while playing sports? Actually, we can learn quite a bit…

You have done well in life. You’ve saved enough money to last you the rest of your life and then some. That was your first goal.

Today’s thinking is that there is a good chance you could be retired for 30 or more years!

I recently read a Bloomberg article called “Mom and Pop Sit Out Rally, With Stock Exposure at Six-Year Low.”

For most people, it is not hard to come up with ideas for New Year’s resolutions—things like starting an exercise program, eating healthier, reading more books, or getting more sleep. The key is knowing HOW to make those things happen.

Caring for your aging parents is something you hope you can handle when the time comes, but something you probably hope you never have to do.

You’ve researched long-term care insurance (LTCI) and are seriously thinking of buying a policy. Just make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons–don’t be swayed by unsubstantiated sales pitches. Here are some claims you’ll want to think twice about.

Many of us plan thoughtfully for all kinds of life goals. Yet many of us spend impulsively, using our money on the moment rather than saving or investing it for the future.