6 Do’s and Don’ts When Using CDs for Retirement

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only.  Certificates of deposit work as a short-term savings vehicle for goals such as upcoming home or car purchases. If you’re near or in retirement, you might wonder if CDs fit there too....

Graduating With Student Loans? Prepare for Your Financial Future

College graduation season is underway, and nearly 3.2 million students are slated to pick up their associate or bachelor’s degree diplomas this spring, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. When the cap tosses and festivities wrap up, it’ll be...

Why Finance Cons Target Older Adults, and How to Protect Yourself

While financial fraud can happen to anyone, older adults face unique challenges when it comes to scams, which are increasingly common among that age group. Losses due to scams targeting those age 60 or older ballooned to $3.4 billion last year, an increase of 11% over...

Saving Big When Your Cash Stash Is Small

If your savings fund balance isn’t currently where you want it to be, don’t be discouraged. Having any amount saved for an emergency, no matter how small, means you’ve already taken the most important step to protecting yourself from a financial setback. The next step...

Retirement Could Come Sooner Than You Think — How to Plan for It

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. American workers expect to retire at a median age of 65, according to a 2023 survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). But the actual median age for retirement is 62,...