Do you need a financial advisor? Learn what advisors actually do, who benefits most, and when hiring one is worth the cost.

Michelle Lambright Black, Founder of CreditWriter.com and HerCreditMatters.com, is a leading credit expert and personal finance writer with nearly two decades of experience in the credit industry. She ...

Americans who work with a financial advisor have more advantages than those who don’t, according to a recent Northwestern Mutual study. For example, they expect to retire two years earlier than those ...

An independent financial advisor is a professional who offers personalized financial guidance without being tied to a specific financial institution or product provider. This independence can allow ...

A financial advisor is a professional who offers expert guidance on managing personal finances, investments, and financial planning. They analyze a client's financial situation, goals, and risk ...

These recent trends show that many banking consumers are managing their financial needs online and rarely, if ever, visiting a local branch. With so much available to you within your bank’s app or on ...

My wife started collecting Social Security at age 65, but it’s a tiny amount. I am planning on retiring in two years at 65 (67 is my full retirement age). Can my wife collect spousal benefits of 50% ...

My wife started collecting Social Security at age 65, but it’s a tiny amount. I am planning on retiring in two years at 65 (67 is my full retirement age). Can my wife collect spousal benefits of 50% ...