Gas prices have skyrocketed due to the Iran war, reaching levels not seen since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The national average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline increased from $2.98 in late February 2026 to more... Read more
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can offer a consistent income stream and help provide portfolio diversification. If you own broad stock funds, it’s likely that you have some exposure to REITs, perhaps without being aware of it — about 85%... Read more
When planning for the potential cost of long-term care, you’ve probably considered long-term care insurance (LTCI). But premiums can be expensive, and if you do buy the coverage, you probably hope you never have to use it. The prospect of... Read more
Tax season may be behind you, but don’t stash away your tax return quite yet. It’s full of information that might help you improve your finances or make a difference in next year’s tax picture. Here are four things you... Read more
You might have the foresight and enough excess income to take full advantage of the tax breaks associated with IRAs, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and health savings accounts. Still, these tax-deferred accounts are subject to strict annual contribution limits, so it... Read more
The ever-growing threat of sophisticated phishing attacks and massive data breaches linked to password security has put more focus on the need for new authentication solutions. Enter passkeys, considered a more secure and easier-to-use option that eliminates the need for... Read more
Starting in early 2025, President Trump issued executive orders to impose tariffs on goods from nearly all trading partners under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as well as targeting industries seen as critical to national security with Section... Read more
According to a 2025 report from Realtor.com, an estimated 26.1% of U.S. homes are exposed to at least one type of severe or extreme weather risk.1 Extreme weather can strike unexpectedly, resulting in costly damage to your home and putting... Read more
The retirement savings landscape has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, starting with the introduction of traditional IRAs in 1975. The 1980s and ’90s brought 401(k)s, other workplace plans, and Roth IRAs; the early 2000s welcomed health savings accounts... Read more
Life insurance might play a central role in helping to protect your family’s financial future. But did you know that another important source of income for your survivors could be Social Security? If you earned enough work credits by paying... Read more
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