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Peer-to-Peer Payments Are Popular, but Be Careful

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.
Why Renters Should Have Their Own Insurance

Young renters who are just striking out on their own may not realize that a landlord’s insurance policy typically will not cover the destruction or loss of the tenant’s possessions.
How Savers and Spenders Can Meet in the Middle

Couples with opposite philosophies regarding saving and spending often have trouble finding common ground. This article offers tips on working out financial differences.
Buying a Condo? Focus on the Financials

Condominiums are generally priced lower than single-family homes, but condo ownership comes with some special costs and financial implications.

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?