If you are contributing to staggering sum of outstanding credit card debt in America, you need to start digging your way out, and the sooner the better. Debt can stand between you and your financial goals, such as buying a home and being able to fund your retirement....

Trying to predict the federal estate tax is about as easy as trying to predict the stock market. After a decade of almost yearly changes, the government has currently legislated a temporary fix that expires 2012. Given the uncertain nature of the tax, couples need to...

Today’s “modern family” is decidedly nontraditional. According to the latest Census data, fewer than 25% of American households currently consist of married couples with dependent children, while more than 40% of unmarried couples have children under the age of 18....

Understanding how much debt you can handle and being smart about managing it can help you pursue long-term financial goals. Consider the following tips when analyzing how much you owe. Calculate how much debt you carry. Although there are exceptions for special...

For many Americans, financial life seems to be getting more and more complicated. Perhaps that’s because more workers bear responsibility for their own retirement savings thanks to the proliferation of 401(k) and other plans. Or maybe it’s because there’s so much...