May 29 is known as College Savings Day, a play on the date as it relates to the college savings account’s formal name, the 529 Savings Plan.

A recent study “Boomer Expectations for Retirement 2019,” released last month by the Insured Retirement Institute study looked at baby boomers, born between 1946-64. Nearly half are already retired.

If you work for a business that offers a 401(k) plan, consider yourself fortunate, because a 401(k), with its tax advantages and variety of investment options, is a great way to save for retirement. But what if you need to tap in to your plan before you retire? Is it a good idea to borrow fr…

The vast majority of parents of suicidal children are unaware of their child’s suicidal behavior.

The first time I ever heard the phrase “go to the mattresses” was in the Mafia masterpiece "The Godfather." Vito Corleone is near death in a hospital bed, shot down by a rival Mob family. The Don’s hotheaded oldest boy, Sonny, demands revenge. Tom Hagen, the consigliere, urges caution, but S…

My long relationship with the cellphone began in 1993, at my first job in the newspaper business.