ABCs of Financial Aid

What is financial aid? Financial aid is money distributed primarily by the federal government and colleges in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study jobs. A student can receive both federal and college aid, and the aid can be either need-based or...

Protect Yourself against Identity Theft

Two types of identity theft Account takeover is what happens when a thief gets your existing credit or debit cards (or even just the account numbers and expiration dates) and goes on a shopping spree at your expense Application fraud is what happens when a thief gets...

Key Estate Planning Documents You Need

Benefits of a will: Distributes property according to your wishes Names an executor to settle your estate Names a guardian for minor children Other benefits of a living trust: Gives someone the power to manage your property if you should become incapacitated Lets a...

Getting Help from a Financial Professional

When considering employing a financial professional, try to determine whether the individual or firm has experience in dealing with situations similar to yours. If you have substantial assets, you may require someone with a broader range of expertise than would be...