Planning for retirement isn’t simple. Many investors and their advisors pore over options, looking for the perfect allocation of stocks, bonds, cash and other assets. “What few of them are thinking ...

Life insurance is more than a death benefit payout. Here is how life insurance can help you while you are alive.

Many people think they don’t need life insurance in retirement, especially once the kids are all grown. Whether you’re approaching retirement or are already there, and are thinking life insurance ...

If you're one of many Americans who is behind on saving for retirement, don't panic — there are ways to catch up.

“You’re worth more dead than alive!” the greedy Mr. Potter tells George Bailey in the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life," referring to Bailey’s life insurance policy. That may have been true for the ...

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Planning the right life insurance cover has become even more significant in 2025 as living costs, family needs, and financial ...

Christopher Hendrix sees Social Security as a “supplement” to his retirement income in the future, but not as something he ...

With so many currently heading for the exit, it’s a good time for federal employees to improve their understanding of the retirement process.

Both Roth IRAs and life insurance policies can provide access to tax-free income in retirement. Roth IRAs have income limits, and gains generally can’t be accessed without penalty before age 59½. The ...