Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Liz is a Fee-Only CFP Financial Planner, Author & FinLit Advocate. You may hear the term "financial plan" and imagine thousands of ...

If a client's bucket list involved a trip abroad, you likely wouldn't advise them to head to the airport without any plans. They'd chance getting the right flight at the best fare, packing proper ...

How couples can prepare for emergencies and unexpected life changes together Emily DiNuzzo is a writer and former full-time journalist whose work has appeared in Reader's Digest, INSIDER, and Well + ...

Daniel M. Machnik is the owner of Willis & Machnik Financial Services, an affiliate of Avantax Wealth Management. “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry,” or so we’ve been told. Part of ...

If you’ve been investing for some time, you most likely have a plan in place. Of course, these plans will vary depending on your specific goals, age and risk tolerance. But the essential consideration ...

Money flows through almost every aspect of your life. Whenever your job, your family or your property changes, for better or worse, your financial picture changes. That means your financial plan has ...

More than half of all Americans do not have a plan in place for their retirement, a new study has revealed. Allianz Life's 2024 Annual Retirement Study has found that 56 percent of Americans have no ...

Federal workers’ experiences this year with layoffs and furloughs may seem extreme. But to anyone who works for a living, they’re a reminder that when you see signs that your job may be at risk, it ...