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So, you've been saving for retirement throughout your employment years, taken advantage of matching programs, have a healthy and robust 401(k) or Roth IRA, and feel confident that you will be prepared when your traditional income ceases. You've considered the changing expenses you may...

Credit is like muscle – the more efficiently you use it, the better it is; the more you abuse it, the more you lose it. And unfortunately, there is a misconception that if your credit is bad once you retire, you are financially sunk. However, that is not the case. While it may seem...

Moving with the military can be enormously stressful for the whole family. While for the military member it means a new unit at a new base populated by potentially 100 percent unfamiliar faces, it can be equally alien and tense – if not more so – for the non-military members of the...

Regardless of how old you are, Halloween can be a day (and night) of spook-tacular fun. Between the parties, candy, costumes and decorations, it can easily also be ghoulish on your bank account. Particularly for young adults who are straddling multi-generational celebrations – partaking...

Holidays are often ushered in with high expectations. From travel to hosting family, elaborate decorations and dinners to thoughtful gifts, the end of the year can also cater in large debts. Particularly for recent retirees making the transition between a steady paycheck and living off pensions/...

Regardless of your occupation, moving involves stress, time and quite a bit of cash. When your home address is inextricably tied to your job and your superiors can order you to relocate with as little as two weeks' notice, those stresses multiply. Welcome to the life of over 1.4 million Americans...

There is a debt plague affecting the nation. Forty million Americans are burdened by this strain of debt and a colossal $1.2 trillion drained because of it. The epidemic is growing. Over the last decade, there has been a 325 percent increase in documented cases. While the contagion is in and of...

As the seasons change and the year begins to wind down, it is a good opportunity to look at end-of-year financial obligations and prepare for common financial drains that crop up during winter. Having a high degree of financial readiness can protect your assets from uncertainties and unplanned life...

You're not bringing in an LES, but you can still be a financial asset to the family. Being a military spouse comes with a plethora of stereotypes, obstacles not frequently encountered in the civilian world and unparalleled opportunities. For many individuals whose partners bring in LESs,...

The years spent in college are frequently portrayed as money guzzling, not abundant savings opportunities. However, with the proper mindset and strict discipline students can start substantial savings before they walk the graduation stage and be one step closer to financial independence. Below are...

It's still months away, but planning ahead for tax season 2016 can lower your income taxes and pay off in a big way. Additionally, in order to get the most bang for your buck next tax season, many of the most beneficial moves need to be made before December 31. Below are just a few things that can...

Vacations are supposed to be a source of rejuvenation, relaxation and reprieve from the real world. However, the stress associated with spending a lot and not working to offset those costs can creep into even the most peaceful destination. Luckily, much of this stress can be avoided simply by...

A recent TD Ameritrade Holding Corp Financial Support Survey found that the average American who financially supported a family member in the last year provided $12,000. However, many parents find that once they cut the proverbial apron strings, they don't seem to have an additional 10+...