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Stocks aren’t the only way you can invest your retirement savings, at a time when it’s safer to be as diversified as possible. As part of Yahoo Finance Live’s Retirement Readiness series, Mitlin Financial Inc. Founder and Wealth Advisor Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, who is also t …

As college students head to campus, many will face the lure of credit cards for the first time. Credit cards are not a problem, but uneducated spending with them can be an issue. If you’d like to help your kids understand money, check out this interview with our founder and wealth adv …

Watch our webinar, “Life Goals: Understanding Life Insurance and How It Fits in Your Finances” with Carson Group’s Vice President, Insurance Matt Lewis, now available on-demand. 

As bloggers, financial coaches, “influencers” and TikTok’ers have taken to the internet trying to convince investors that buying life insurance is financial planning, it has become more and more confusing for the average person to understand.  Buying life insurance alone is NOT comprehensiv …

By Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist We’ve been hearing many of the same myths over and over, yet we don’t think they are the big worry that the media and many make them out to be. These are legitimate concerns and have many investors worried, but we think the chances of them becoming l …

With so many different types of life insurance, finding the most suitable policy takes careful consideration. We’ll help you find the best possible solution, but before you meet with an advisor, having a basic understanding of the different types of life insurance can help.

By Scott Berryman, JD First there was Al and Tipper Gore. Then Bill and Melinda Gates. Divorce after the age of 50 is no longer so rare. From 1990 to 2010, the divorce rate for people over 50 doubled. It’s leveled off somewhat, but continues to rise for people over 65. Longer life exp …

Watch our webinar, “Update Your Plans After Divorce” with Manager & Senior Wealth Planner Tom Fridrich and Director, Trust Services Scott Berryman, now available on-demand. 

  When it comes to pursuing higher education, financial considerations often play a significant role in the decision-making process. There are various avenues available to help students finance their college education, and two important resources are the Free Application for Federal St …

There’s no question divorce is one of the most stressful and emotionally- charged experiences people may encounter in their adult lives. However, it is possible to get through a divorce with your self-esteem, finances and future intact. The key is careful and deliberate planning. Download G …