Stephie Athis

For generations, a college degree held the promise of a well-paying job and financial stability — but, boy, have times changed!

Could taking the fun out of college make kids want to go? A new business model nixes the frat parties and the student debt.

One of the most overlooked pieces of an estate plan is insurance. But overlooking insurance can cause a bigger headache than you think.

The Insurance Policies Your Executor Needs to Know About

More than 25 million young adults now live with their parents, the highest number on record. What’s going on?
Half of recent grads are moving back home after finishing school. While living with parents can have its own challenges, many of them see it as an opportunity to save—and use what they'd have spent on rent to travel, chip away at debt, or just get some breathing room before the next step.
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Life Insurance Awareness Month ends today, but the need for protection does not. Liz Fiedler’s story shows how coverage can help a family continue the life, plans, and responsibilities that were already in motion. The best time to review protection is before it is needed.

Close the month by starting a conversation that can help protect the years ahead.

Gen X has had to adapt to a changing retirement landscape, with more responsibility for building their own financial future.

7 Tax Breaks and Strategies Gen X Might Often Overlook

Some financial tasks are easy to postpone. Add a life insurance review to your annual checklist—especially after a marriage, new child, home purchase, job change, business milestone, or major income shift. A quick review can reveal whether your coverage still matches your life.

Book an annual protection review.

While the world has evolved over the past 250 years, these financial principles from the founding fathers still offer a playbook for building wealth today.

Inflation, Debt and Diversification: The Financial Playbook From 250 Years Ago That Still Works Today

Estate tax and inheritance tax are both often referred to as "death taxes," but they aren’t the same when it comes down to who pays.

Estate Tax vs Inheritance Tax: Who Actually Pays the Bill?

The data in NerdWallet's August Financial Resilience Index suggests that the majority of Americans' feeling that they're in control of their daily finances may be more felt than earned.

Feeling Secure vs. Being Secure: 3 Gut Checks for Your Finances - NerdWallet