You may think of it as one single event, but retirement is a multi-stage process. Learning how to understand and plan for each can help you be more prepared.

The fact is women live longer than men. Unfortunately, many widows are not prepared financially to outlive their partner. Learn how to think about developing a solid financial plan and enhance their overall retirement in the process.

As I discussed in a CNBC article, donor-advised funds can be a great way to give to to a charitable cause. But they function differently than traditional charitable donations. Find out how they work before starting yours.

If you're a little behind on retirement savings, don't panic. Here's three ways you can catch up and bulk up your account.

You may be waiting as long as possible to take your Social Security benefits, but is that actually your best option? Here's what research you should be doing to find out.

When receiving an inheritance, you’ll likely experience a flood of emotions. However, you have many options when it comes to being a good steward of your inheritance and you shouldn’t make these big decisions alone.