Estate Planning Basics: What Everyone Should Know
Estate planning is about protecting the people you love. That’s why everyone—not just the wealthy—needs an estate plan. The details...
A Checklist of Financial Planning Staples
There are essential items you probably put on your grocery list every week—including bread, eggs and paper towels. There are...
Coverdell vs 529: Choosing a College Savings Account | Quicken
A Coverdell Savings Account and a state-sponsored 529 Savings Plan are both great ways to save for college. In both...
When to Hold and When to Fold an Investment
“Buy and hold” is a good rule. But that doesn’t mean you should never sell an existing investment or buy...
3 Smart Moves to Make if You Feel Your Job is at Risk
It’s always a good idea to be prepared for emergencies—and the loss of a job is at the top of...
Budgeting Tips for Generation Y
Photo credit: Dominic’s Pics Too many twenty-somethings are beginning their adult lives unprepared to make sensible financial decisions. But that...
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Switching Careers
Maybe you've gone as far as possible in your current career, and simply changing jobs won't improve your life. The...
5 Things to Know About Your Workplace Health Plan Coverage
Employer-sponsored group plans offer the best deals around on health insurance. In 2009, the average single worker paid only 16...
What is Your Risk Appetite?
Only one thing always happens in the financial markets: Values fluctuate. Before investing in any market, at any price, in...
The Skinny on Extended Warranties
From high-end refrigerators to low-end digital cameras, finding the product with the right features at the right price can wear...