Financial planning

3 options when you need an emergency loan
Cash advances are high-risk and extreme. Consider other options before going out and getting a payday loan to solve your costly financial emergencies.

Creating a strategy when chronic illness or disability strikes
Are you prepared to deal with an unexpected illness or disability? Build a strategy that can help cover unexpected and ongoing medical bills.

Financial advice on lottery winnings and other big financial decisions
Winning the lottery can be bittersweet. On one hand, you have money, but on the other it’s easy to deviate from your financial plan.

Free budget spreadsheets
It's hard to create a budget without building an extensive spreadsheet. There are several budgeting resources online that provide free spreadsheets for your specific needs.

How do financial advisors get paid?
There are specific fee structures when working with a financial advisor. Knowing ahead of time what it will cost you to sit down with them may be something you want to know.

The benefits of long-term care insurance
Find out how long-term care insurance can help reduce financial risk if you’re diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, disability or disorder.