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Personal finance is full of big numbers – the amount you'll need to save for retirement, the amount of your mortgage, the cost of a college or university degree.

In this era of globalisation and digitalisation, it has become easier for the average person to settle down wherever they want and move whenever they want.

More than half (71%) of middle-income Hispanics feel they are behind on preparing for retirement as opposed to 63% of the general population, according to a recent study commissioned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.

I’m a financial planner, and I have a confession to make. During the early stages of my career, I didn’t really have my own personal financial pla

Every Sept. 22, American Business Women’s Day honors the contributions and accomplishments of millions of women in the workforce and women business owners.

Fintech, short for financial technology, combines the world of financial services with that of technology. The end result is an enhanced user experience and additional financial products that are usually automated.

As we are about to engage in the American tradition of celebrating the labor movement and the prosperity that hard work can bring, it appears we have finally punched through the cloud of financial gloom that followed the great recession, at least when it comes to the state of personal finances.

When people toil away in the gym for months without any signs of improvement, they may hire a personal trainer to step up their routine.

There are few things more professionally satisfying to a financial coach than embracing an opportunity to guide others to and through an “aha moment.”

Andrews Federal Credit Union was recently selected as one of the Best Banks for Military Personnel in the nation by Kiplinger's Personal Finance's rankings of the Best Banks in the U.S.

The basic moves to ensure a healthy financial future seem easy enough. But for some people just entering the workforce, it feels like the rules have changed.

Managing money can be a full-time job for anybody who wasn’t born into an abundance of it. This will always be true, no matter how the social and political winds mig

Consumers grew less optimistic in their future this July, however confidence levels remain historically high, according to the Survey of Consumers conducted by the University of Michigan.

Medicaid expansion not only led to significantly more insured people, but also played a role in improving financial health and reducing medical debts for low-income people, according to a new report.

Retired women and women nearing retirement have a financial literacy problem. In a survey released today, the 2017 RICP Retirement Income Literacy Gender Differences Report, from The American College of Financial Services, only 18% of women age 60 to 75 passed.

When you’re building a life in a new country, few things are as important as creating a solid financial footing for yourself or your family.

“Generational wealth, that’s the key,” said hip-hop artists and entrepreneur Jay-Z in his song Legacy on his new album 4:44. He’s right.

Marriage means sharing your life and, usually, your finances. But some people relinquish all financial control to their new spouse when they say “I do” a move that could prove harmful if it means losing awareness of household money matters.

In fact, research suggests many people often neglect their personal finances, in part, because they feel those types of decisions are too "cold," analytical, and unemotional for them, according to Jane Jeongin Park

Instruction in reading, writing and math have long been the core mandates for education in Wisconsin’s public schools — as they should be.

Summertime means warm weather, long nights, and road trips, but even when the family goes on vacation together it doesn't mean that the family's finances need to do the same.

Beth Kobliner has sold more than 500,000 copies of her book Get A Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties.

While the revitalized United States economy and strong financial markets are part of the story, the biggest factors affecting American employees’ financial optimism are tied to their personal situations, a study from Bank of America Merrill Lynch has found.

Sometimes when you run into a financial glitch or roadblock, it can make you feel a tad better to know that you're not alone.

Life after 60 can revolve around retirement - but that's not the only financial challenge that's likely to come up.

Meet Mr Financial Fugitive. I’m not privy to all the details, but know that this person skipped the country leaving behind a mountain of debt.

The number of people over the state pension age who are cohabiting is rising rapidly but they could face a financial sting in the tail, according to a new report from insurer Royal London.

President Donald Trump’s attorneys initially wanted him to submit an updated financial disclosure without certifying the information as true, according to correspondence with the Office of Government Ethics.

Mothers have an incredible physiological uniqueness yet to be duplicated by the male species.

I have been a financial planner for almost five years now. Looking back I can say the experience I’ve accumulated over those years has brought me benefits far more valuable than money can buy.

Many people, uncertain how to decide among so many financial choices, need advice to help them improve their decision making.

The benefits of compounding earnings on investments are common talking points when it comes to encouraging people to save for retirement through employer plans or individual retirement accounts (IRAs).

Adults still lack personal financial knowledge, a problem that could be addressed by better financial education in schools and by employers wanting to help employees have a more sound financial future.

Personal financial planning is becoming more and more popular nowadays. Almost all major national newspapers have a section on personal financial planning.

Companies increasingly realize that employee financial wellness is crucial to their bottom lines, and to employees stressed over money—particularly as they approach retirement knowing their savings are falling far short.

Exercising control on your finances and setting a specific goal to get financially stable is an honorable endeavor which can have a considerable impact on your quality life.

If you want to be your own money manager, then you really need to learn every detail about financial activity tracking.

It seems that everyone wants to make more money. Many people believe that making more money will solve all their financial problems.

Much is said and written about the need to set financial goals. But what if you're just starting out? Perhaps your experience saving money has been limited to putting money in a jar. Maybe you've never invested a penny.

Personal finances can get complicated fast, which is why many people seek the assistance of a financial adviser.

This exercise is as painful and time-consuming as it sounds. I’m listing it first because it’s the most important step. If you execute just one item on the list, do this.

Another year has begun and many people will have made resolutions to make 2017 the year to get fit, stop smoking, work harder or take that overseas holiday.