A tax credit and/or dependent-care flexible spending account might help offset some of the costs paid for a nanny, babysitter, day care, preschool, or day camp.
In the past, trusts were often used to avoid estate taxes, but that purpose has become less important for most people with current high exemption amounts. However, a properly constructed trust can serve many other purposes for families of more modest means.
Mutual funds offer a convenient way to invest across a wide range of market activity. This article provides an overview of different types of mutual funds in order of typical risk.
This article outlines the Federal Reserve’s three main objectives and provides the meeting schedule of the Federal Open Market Committee.
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.