Staying on top of your finances is a balancing act. You’re trying to maintain a balanced budget while paying bills, managing debt, building an emergency fund, saving for retirement and pursuing other ...

The first Saturday episode of each month this year, we will focus on a key component of a financial plan -- including spending, investing, insurance, retirement planning, estate planning, and taxes.

Understand the fundamentals of financial planning, including goal setting, budgeting, investing and risk management to take control of your financial future Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a personal finance expert and writer. Mapping out your finances for the long haul can help you grow wealth, build a reliable ...

Financial planning is always an important aspect of managing personal and small business finances. However, during periods of increasing interest rates, it becomes even more critical to have a well ...

About one-third, or 34%, of people have a will, according to a study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. About 44% of those who don't have one say they are procrastinating. While ...

This story is paid for by an advertiser. Members of the editorial and news staff of the USA TODAY Network were not involved in the creation of this content. shapecharge, Getty Images Do you have a ...

Chicago fintech firm Advyzon, a wealth management platform for financial advisors, announced that it has added a financial planning component. This will bring together goal-based investing, ...

In today's financial landscape, marked by a proliferation of complex products often cloaked in attractive packaging, the essential nature and purpose of insurance can be overshadowed. As an ...