The U.S. economy will likely enter its 12th year of economic expansion in 2020, continuing the longest growth period in history.

When it comes to estate planning, women have unique concerns. The fact is that women live an average of 5 years longer than men.

Social Security benefits are a major source of retirement income for most people. Your Social Security retirement benefit is based on the number of years you've been working and the amount you've earned.

Economies across the globe are showing signs of slowing and many investors are looking for implications for the U.S. economy and investment portfolios.

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the 2010 Tax Act) included new gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax provisions.

When it comes to planning for your retirement income, it's easy to overlook some of the common factors that can affect how much you'll have available to spend.