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Independent contractors are contracted to perform work for — or provide services to — another entity as a nonemployee.

While most people will agree that responsible parents own life insurance, they won’t all agree on the kind of life insurance you should own.

Many older couples apply for short-term care policies because they waited too long to buy long-term care insurance, and the cost has become prohibitive.

Supplemental health insurance pays benefits above and beyond the health coverage you carry either through a group or individual policy.

Becoming a doctor is a noble and rewarding career choice. But it comes with greater risk and responsibility than most other occupations.

The percentage of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression increased from 10 percent in 2019 to just over 40 percent in 2020.

Most college students haven't thought about life insurance, but if you have student loans, you might want to get started.

A living trust covers a few phases of your life, whereas a living will only covers what happens if you’re incapacitated.

It’s hard to stick to your spending plan, but the right budgeting tool can help you improve your financial health and reach your financial goals.

Underwriting is the detailed analysis preceding an insurance policy's issuance, the granting of a loan, or the pricing of an IPO.

Not being prepared for an emergency could lead to a personal financial crisis that takes you years, decades even, to recover from.

The No Surprises Act will be beneficial when it takes effect on January 1, 2022. Until then, you’ll need to rely on being a smart healthcare consumer.

If working from home becomes permanent, lower car insurance rates likely will, too, since you've eliminated your commute.

One of the first benefits people will realize from the latest stimulus package is the $1,400 per person direct payment.

You’re in this together for the long haul. Getting on the same page now will save you from a lot of trouble down-the-road.

When you lose a loved one, there are many decisions you’ll need to make. And they're not cheap.

Although contributions to the plan aren’t deductible, the earnings in a 529 plan are not subject to federal taxes.

While social media is a legitimate way to learn important financial terms and concepts, It’s a “buyer beware” market as well.

Not only has the shift to remote work affected millions of American workers, but it’s also had a ripple effect on our culture as a whole.

Our family health history impacts the potential health problems that will affect us, which in turn can have an impact on our financial decision-making.

You may feel perfectly fine today and find yourself unable to work tomorrow. A disabling illness or accident can occur at any time.

Financial and mental instability often go hand-in-hand and tend to magnify each other, leading to a downward spiral that worsens over time.

Creating generational wealth requires accumulating assets that you don't use so you can pass them along to your children when you pass away.

Companies committed to DEI in the workplace must be catalysts for progress by ensuring those crucial discussions resume and continue in 2023.

For millions of Americans who are working from home for the first time, striking a healthy work-life balance in the new normal has proven challenging.

If you have a student loan, you may get some relief. President Biden has indicated his inclination to forgive a portion of outstanding student loans.

We surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults about their experiences with COVID-19, political and social events, and other defining moments of 2020. Here's what we found.