Money

Income is the sum of any wage, salary, profit, interest payment, rent, or other forms of earnings received by a household, individual, or business.

One spouse may need to be removed from coverage, policies may need to be revised, and beneficiaries will likely need to be changed.

One way is making money from an asset that you’re not actively involved in; the other is receiving income from performing a service.

Currently, only six states mandate a stand-alone personal finance course in high school: UT, MO, TN, NC, AL, and VA.

Like all other goods and services, the cost of childcare will vary according to the location and the quality of the product received.

Do-it-yourself (DIY) personal finance and financial planning have taken root, and there are no signs of them slowing down.

While some organizations are putting money into the wallets of people getting vaccinated, some are also taking money out from the unvaccinated.

With so many different types of financial professionals out there, how do you decide who to call when you need some guidance?

A financial windfall is any sudden, usually unexpected, influx of money well beyond your normal budget.

Being a stay-at-home parent can be incredibly rewarding, but it takes some planning to keep the financial side of the house from becoming a stressor.

The largest financial investment you’re probably ever going to make is buying a home and carrying a mortgage.

According to a recent survey by PYMNTS, 70 percent of millennials say they’re living paycheck to paycheck.

The term “financial freedom” is a mantra for millions. Who doesn’t want to live free from the burden and stress associated with money?

From saving for college and emergencies to budgeting and insurance, your household is full of tough money decisions.

Income is never set as a freelancer, so be sure to look into the future far enough to ensure you’re safe from unexpected pitfalls.

Most financial experts define a high-net-worth individual as someone who has between $1 million and $5 million in liquid assets.

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.

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.

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.

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.