Weathering the storm: Are you ready for a climate emergency?
The change has become too obvious to ignore or avoid. Hurricanes and tropical storms are getting fiercer along the coasts, while inland areas deal with more flooding than ever. The West continues to battle increasingly severe wildfires, and extreme heat waves are becoming more common nationwide. Even “typical” winter storms are more unpredictable and intense in many places. While the specific climate risks vary depending on where you live, these threats mean you and your loved ones need to be better prepared than before.
Joint or separate? Navigating bank accounts in marriage
Managing finances can feel like a difficult aspect of marriage, but it’s an opportunity for collaboration. Finding a system that works for both of you isn’t about the numbers—it’s about setting a foundation for mutual trust, respect, and shared goals.
Are you dreaming or dazing?
You’ve been thinking about retirement for a long time, and lately, it’s becoming more appealing every day. Retirement also brings some changes related to finances, health, family, and other issues. The purpose of this guide is to introduce topics and changes that you may face as you enter retirement and to suggest specific steps you can take to ensure that this new period of your life is secure and enjoyable.
Are subscriptions draining your bank account?
You open your bank statement and notice a string of small charges you barely remember signing up for—a streaming service you signed up for during the pandemic, the meditation app you downloaded during a stressful week, and a digital magazine subscription you haven’t read in months. When you added these on, each charge seemed minor. But over time, these subscriptions can add up.
Dividing retirement assets at divorce
For many couples, retirement assets represent a sizable portion of net worth. During a divorce, to split assets equitably, most couples divide the benefits available in their employer retirement plans and the money they invested in their individual retirement accounts.
What new tariff announcements mean for your investments
President Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on imports from all countries except Canada and Mexico. Had that been the extent of the announcement, the market’s expectations may have been met. In addition, higher tariffs were proposed, specifically for countries with which the U.S. has long-standing trade disputes—most notably China (34 percent), Japan (24 percent), and the European Union (20 percent).
How to bounce back financially after job loss
Undoubtedly, being laid off from your job is one of life’s surprises. But take comfort in knowing there are accessible ways to get back on your feet and regain control of your finances.
Policy uncertainty begins to weigh on investors
President Trump entered office with a desire to do things differently than his predecessor. He is certainly doing that. He has been aggressive in implementing some of his priorities. Better trade deals, lower government spending, tax reform, and deregulation could be beneficial to Wall Street and Main Street over the long term. It remains to be seen how successful the president will be in implementing his ideas, but here is what we know today and how it could affect you.