This article covers the decline in college enrollment, recent developments in student debt and financial aid, and tips for making cost-effective decisions.
A teen with a part-time job can contribute to a Roth IRA, which is a flexible way to accumulate funds for college, retirement, and other long-term needs.
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.
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Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.