Having a desire to give and a philanthropic mindset are both important qualities to possess in modern society. With so many economic and social challenges in society, contributions to charities and philanthropy efforts are needed now more than ever. While you likely may appreciate the value of giving, you also want to give wisely.

Making informed decisions about retirement is crucial to financial independence

In an era characterized by high job turnover, it is more important than ever for employees to carefully manage their retirement savings.

Tax aware investing focuses on optimizing your returns by reducing your tax liability as much as possible. In theory, this investment strategy has the potential to help you earn more money on your investments, but you need to be aware of some potential pitfalls. When getting started with tax aware investing, you may want to avoid the following practices.

If you or a loved one are approaching the point of needing elder care, you may be wondering what your options are. What level of care is right for your situation? How will you pay for care? What will happen when you need a more intensive level of care? Here we discuss some of the most important estate planning factors for elders and their caregivers.

October was a challenging month for stocks as the S&P 500 ended the month down about 2%, leaving stocks up roughly 9% for the year.  Bonds also faced some headwinds as the 10 Year Treasury Yield rallied, crossing 5% for the first time since 2007.  (YCharts)

Understandably, we’ve had a lot of questions about the recent volatility.  Today we will address 3 of the most common topics:

• Interest Rates – Interest rates have jumped significantly this year, but the economy has managed to digest higher rates with GDP growth hitting 4.9% in the 3^rd quarter.  The future direction of rates is important as significantly higher rates could put pressure on economic growth and stocks.  Inflation, Fed policy, and economic strength are three factors that we’ll be watching closely.

If you or a loved one are approaching the point of needing elder care, you may be wondering what your options are. What level of care is right for your situation? How will you pay for care? What will happen when you need a more intensive level of care? Here we discuss some of the most important estate planning factors for elders and their caregivers.

Loss aversion, or the phenomenon of experiencing losses much more severely than gains, can lead to unwise investment decisions. Whether you're hanging on to a loser of a stock for longer than you should or are afraid to invest at all for fear of purchasing at a high point, making emotion-based investment decisions could mean leaving money on the table.

You often hear people discuss "saving for retirement,” but in many cases, they're actually referring to their investing. The adage "you can't save your way to wealth" is simplistic, but has a kernel of truth; putting your money in a savings account often won't be enough to outpace the rate of inflation, which can erode the value of your savings over time.

Deciding on which college to attend is an exciting time. Still, it can also be stressful. The Department of Education has been working to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process with a few modifications. Here are seven notable changes that could impact you:

When it comes to financial planning, people often think of financial professionals as people who assist with strategies for retirement planning. That is one aspect of their job; however, financial planning and working with a financial professional can benefit anybody who experiences life-changing events, including getting a new job, marriage, debt repayment plans, buying a house, and more.