Are you a retiree or nearing retirement? Learn why involving your adult children in financial and estate planning is crucial for protecting your legacy, avoiding future stress, and ensuring your wishes are honored.

Struggling to balance your retirement goals with supporting your adult children? Discover 7 smart strategies to help your kids achieve financial independence—without compromising your own future.

Where you grow up can shape your financial future. Discover how social connections across class lines—measured as 'economic connectedness'—impact upward mobility, and which U.S. counties offer the best and worst chances for children to climb the economic ladder.

Give your spouse peace of mind with proactive end-of-life financial planning. Learn how to organize documents, update key records, and create a step-by-step checklist for a smoother transition.

Looking to reduce estate taxes and leave more to your heirs? Explore smart estate planning strategies like gifting, life insurance trusts, and ABLE accounts to protect your legacy and minimize tax burdens.

Discover how Social Security survivor benefits support spouses, children, and parents after a loved one’s death. Learn who qualifies, how much you can receive, and when to claim to maximize your benefits.