What’s the first thing you think of when it comes to money? Are your thoughts more positive or negative? Whatever’s natural to you can speak to your money mindset.

Birthday celebrations at 50 and each year after can be meaningful opportunities to reflect and feel grateful for life’s journey. Some also mark important milestones in retirement planning and your financial life.

Inflation can feel inescapable these days. For most of us, it also feels like inflation is higher and more persistent than it actually is.1 That could be because we’re seeing higher prices practically everywhere.1 Despite our experience, though, that misperception can actually harm us. It can also be bad for inflation in general.

It’s common to feel this way. Many of us experience “fear of missing out” — or FOMO — in our financial lives. For most of us, it also feels like inflation is higher and more persistent than it actually is.1 That could be because we’re seeing higher prices practically everywhere.1 Despite our experience, though, that misperception can actually harm us. It can also be bad for inflation in general.

As a long-term investor, you’re always thinking about what factors drive your investment returns. Unfortunately, many investors focus on things that cause short-term changes and actually have no impact on long-term market returns.

How much do you really know about retirement benefits? If you’re like most Americans, it’s not that much. In fact, most of us have fairly poor “retirement literacy,” especially when it comes to the finer points of retirement benefits.

First, let’s start by uncovering the most common mistake in estate planning… Surprisingly, this frequently made mistake might already be on your doorstep. A staggering number of people haven’t yet started an estate plan.

When we’re young, we have so many lessons to learn—one of the most important being how to manage our money.

A power of attorney (POA) can grant you certain authority and specific responsibilities. While the extent and limitations of POAs can vary based on many factors, stepping into the role of power of attorney can be unlike anything else.

This is it. You’re zeroing in on your retirement years. You’ve been planning this for decades, but are you really ready? If you’re five to 10 years away from retirement, it’s time to start getting specific about your plans after exiting your career.

How many years will your retirement last? What are the chances you’ll live past 90? Most of us answer those questions wrong because we don’t have strong longevity literacy.

If you’re in the 29 percent of women between ages 50 and 64 who are single, you may be wondering what retirement will look like.

Dreaming of your retirement often brings images of sandy beaches, extra time with family, or perhaps finally writing that novel.

You’ve spent many years building your business from the ground up, working through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

It’s not always pleasant to think about who will take care of you when you’re no longer able to take care of yourself, but planning ahead is a necessary part of getting older.

Believe it or not social media scams have been picking more pockets than any other scam today––including phone call and text fraud

All United States citizens are subject to income tax from the federal government, even those who are retired.

How much do you need to retire wealthy? Believe it or not, there’s no set number for anyone. Lifestyle and the quality of your retirement plan are certainly two big factors.

Divorce is never an easy experience, whether you’ve been married for decades or just a few years.

Spring isn’t just about budding plants, changing the clocks, or paying your tax bill. It can be the perfect time to refresh financial tasks and dust off your long-term goals.