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A living trust may be a powerful tool in your estate planning toolbox. Learn more about what living trusts are and if they make sense for you.

These books will help young (and young at heart) investors understand what it means to be financially successful.

With people marrying later in life these days, coverage has become even more important.

You want to check off all the boxes when it comes to making an estate planning strategy. But it can be hard to see what you may still be missing. As you work with your financial professional, start by reviewing these 9 questions.

For those who have a kid headed off to college, have you gone over the "what if" scenarios with them? In case of emergency, you and your college student will want to have this paperwork filled out ahead.

If you're a parent to a child with disabilities, there are certain measures you need to take during the estate planning process. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Sending your kid off to college comes with a hefty price tag. Here's a quick overview of what expenses may qualify for a reduction in your taxes plus 3 tax-focused savings strategies.

Putting together an estate plan can feel overwhelming, but it's an integral part of seeing your final wishes through. Take time to sort through each of these items with your financial advisor to help keep your estate and your loved ones well-organized and prepared.

National Parents Day is a time to celebrate and uplift parents across the nation. If you find yourself raising young ones while caring for older relatives, you're a parent who goes above and beyond. Here are a few things to help ease the financial stress of doing so.

Preserving wealth for generations to come is no easy feat, but there are some assumptions that just aren't true.

Embarking on a new journey is exciting. But getting married for a second or third time can come with more financial responsibility. These 6 tasks can help ease the transition when combining finances with your new spouse.

If you know that you want to leave behind money or assets for your family members, is it better to give a gift while you are still living or an inheritance after death?

If you've amassed a significant amount of wealth, you want to know it'll be cared for by future generations. Here's how to help your loved ones become responsible stewards of your wealth.

With a lack of financial know-how, many of us remain financially dependent on our parents as young adults. This Father's Day, give a gift that's a little different - a bit less financial dependency on your family. Here's where to start.

Around 20% of Americans provide custodial care to a loved one. It's likely you or someone you know has worked hard as a family caregiver. Here's the financial toll it can take, and what other options your loved ones may have.

In celebration of the International Day of Families, we're offering 4 stress-free tips to teaching your kids about money.

The most important life skill we can equip our kids with is having a healthy financial relationship with money.

If you have children under 18 in your household, you could be receiving an enhanced tax credit for the 2021 tax year. Here's what you need to know about this one-time change to the child tax credit.

Being able to leave a legacy for your children and grandchildren is important - but did you know an inheritance could affect financial aid for some college-bound students?

A letter of intent is a keepsake for loved ones, but it also helps reduce the challenge of organizing an estate. Here are some things that should be included in any letter of intent.