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ash typically includes money in a checking or savings account, certificates of deposit, short-term US Treasury securities such as T-bills and money market funds. These are all relatively stable investments and highly liquid. This is especially important for your Emergency Fund as emergencies require immediate and unrestricted access to cash. If you have to wait more than a few days to access your emergency fund, it may not be the most appropriate investment.

Have you ever heard of the term: IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjusted Amount)? Chances are you may not - unless you are currently enrolled in Medicare Part B or in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. IRMAA is the monthly surcharge on Medicare B and D premiums based on the recipient’s income. If you are subject to IRMAA, the cost of your health care premiums in retirement can be significantly higher than you may have expected. The surcharge amounts are adjusted every year for inflation.

Just because you’ve filed the FAFSA doesn’t mean you’ll automatically see federal student loans on your son or daughter’s first tuition bill this summer.

We've all read or heard the stories: someone passes away without a will, and potential heirs engage in a drawn-out legal battle that can take years to resolve. The emotional toll is immeasurable, with relationships suffering irreparable harm that can last for generations.

By early summer you have probably filed your taxes, seen your refund (if there was one) and deposited it to your bank. Now you can forget about taxes until next April, right? Well, I think you know the answer to this question. In fact, now is one of the best times of the year to review your tax situation and make adjustments.

The maximum 4-year undergraduate federal borrowing limit of $27,000 can be a drop in the bucket with prices of attendance skyrocketing to $90,000+ annually. Here's where private student loans come into play.