

On May 16, 2025, Moody’s Ratings downgraded U.S. government debt from its highest rating of Aaa to Aa1. This article looks at the reasons for the downgrade and its potential effects.
Although long-term care insurance is typically a “use-it-or-lose-it” proposition, these alternatives can help pay for care if it’s needed or provide a death benefit for beneficiaries if it’s not.
While growth stocks have dominated the market for the last two decades, some analysts believe there could be a shift to value stocks, which have outperformed for much of the market’s history.
Making a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment is a convenient way to transfer money to family, friends, or businesses — these precautions can help avoid costly mistakes.
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.