If there is anything that 2020 can teach us, it’s that life is full of surprises. That's why it's a financial imperative to have a completely funded emergency fund.

Sometimes we get into the bad habit of spending money not because we need something, or even want something. Sometimes we spend because spending on something, anything, makes us feel a little bit better...

One of the necessary evils of financial intentionality is account application forms. On virtually all of these documents, somewhere there is the little Latin phrase "per stirpes". What does it mean for you and your money?

This year you want to start saving outside your 401(k) for retirement and for other big things like a new car, the big anniversary trip, and to help your kids out for college. How can you trust an advisor to give you straight answers in your best interest? Use these 5 interview questions to find an advisor you can trust.

There are so many benefits to living in a small town, but finding a good financial advisor can be difficult with limited choices. Follow these 5 ground rules to sniff out the advisors you should avoid.