Making sure you have a will and a financial power of attorney are two crucial steps in the estate planning process.

The "three legged stool" has long been the approach to retirement planning. But most Americans don't even have a stool, and for some who do, the stool is becoming a bit shaky.

Having access to savings in your 401(k) can be important. Here are some of your options for withdrawing from your plan.

Across the United States, ethical wills have become a growing estate planning tool used to ensure legacies for generations to come.

Does planning for financial aid have you feeling lost? Here's a map.

Having access to large lines of credit is like a drug to a lot of folks. They get that credit card in the mail with its $10,000 line of credit and they suddenly have an air of affluence around them.

So you've survived college. You head out into the working world with your fresh diploma in hand and land a plum job making more money than you could've ever imagined. Your first instinct is to go get that big screen TV or plush ride that you've been eyeballing for the past year. After all, why not?

Americans are a fiercely independent group, but many of them don't realize the personal and financial benefits of extra help when it comes to retirement planning.

It is no real secret that creating a family budget can cause conflict. Learn how to become financially free with a family budget.

Are you preparing for retirement. This article will give you some excellent tips on how to do your retirement preparations.