Jim Probasco

There’s more to finding a mortgage lender than simply securing the lowest interest rate. Just ask Elena Loutskina, professor of business administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. “If the consumer wants to be protected, it’s the […]

The widely anticipated reforms that came with the money market regulations that went into effect in October 2016 brought about its own set of changes that affected investors of all kinds. While these reforms actually began as rules adopted by

Inconsistent income is fairly common: the money that comes in varies from month to month, sometimes by a lot. Maybe you’re about to get married or divorced. Maybe you’re getting a job, changing jobs, getting a raise, or taking a

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has redesigned its website with improved self-service features that the agency hopes will allow more people to sidestep phone calls and office visits so that representatives can concentrate on those who need in-person assistance the

The relationship between the stock market and your monthly Social Security check should be on your mind. In certain situations, sizable investment gains from the market could decrease your benefits or cause them to become taxable. However, this is rare. Still,

If you can swing it financially, it makes sense to front-load your 529 plan. The purpose of a 529 plan, also known as a qualified tuition plan (QTP), is to pay future education costs, typically for a child or grandchild.

A key part of retirement planning is to answer the question: How much do I need to save to retire? The answer varies by individual, and it depends largely on your income now and the lifestyle you want and can

For those relatively new to investing, crypto can seem daunting, even downright scary. Cryptocurrency is a decentralized digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography. Some of them are limited in supply, which helps give them value and makes them nearly

We publish unbiased product reviews; our opinions are our own and are not influenced by payment we receive from our advertising partners. Learn more about how we review products and read our advertiser disclosure for how we make money. Planning for retirement includes getting

Whether you’re a recent recruit, about to leave the service, or somewhere in between, you know that military service creates unique financial challenges for military families. Unexpected or frequent moves, difficulty spouses have obtaining employment, and transitions to civilian life