Does the volatile movement of the stock market affect your investment decisions? Could you potentially be acting based on personal biases?

The job of an estate planning attorney is to create a legal framework to execute your wishes after you pass away. How do you find an attorney, and what questions should you ask?

A reader who is 74 has started a new job and plans to contribute to the 401(k) plan there. Does he need to take required minimum distributions from his former employer’s 401(k) plan?

A durable power of attorney is not accepted by the Social Security Administration. Instead, you’ll need to name a “representative payee” to act on your behalf.

To avoid financial errors, you need to understand how an investment product works and be aware of fraud. Also, be sure you know where you can find unbiased educational resources.