By Kim Serrano As hard times grind on, many Americans are taking a fresh look at the money lessons learned from their families. While some of the personal finance advice…

By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Real estate investment trusts offer real holdings without the traditional costs of property ownership Lately, trying to build steady savings has felt like struggling to stay upright…

Bankers and money managers Sunday began assessing their Eastern seaboard operations in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, a system that appeared to cause less damage than many officials and…

How can I ensure that my 401(k) investments don’t overlap with those in my wife’s plan? — Thomas Van Dyke, Fort Mill, S.C. If spouses each have a 401(k) plan, duplication is…

By Matthew Amster-Burton The debate over the debt ceiling is candy for pundits and headline writers. The scary writes itself. Is the United States bankrupt? Will the US default on…

By Veronica Dagher For parents of children with special needs, financial planning can be especially complicated – and especially important For parents of children with special needs, keeping up with…

By Maryann Haggerty LEW ALTFEST knows how clients will react when he tells them they shouldn’t refinance their mortgages. “Their faces move from smiley to glum,” because they thought that by…

You work hard, earn an income and pay your share of income taxes. What you do with your hard-earned dollar next is your decision. However, the government influences your decision…

By Jeff Benjamin Real estate used to be one of the engines that drove the economy; now it’s looking to the economy for a jump‑start With the U.S real estate market…

By Nancy C. Nelson, CFP A collection of practice management and client service ideas submitted by NAPFA members. The Dos and Don’ts of Video Conferencing with Clients My request for input on…