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Build a Personal Estate Plan in Minutes

Secure your legacy and establish an estate plan based on your needs and wishes. With Trust & Will, a leader in online estate planning, you can easily and securely create an estate plan for you and your loved ones.

5 Tips for Using Wedding Gift Money

Congratulations on tying the knot and embarking on a new journey as a married couple! As you settle into this next phase of life, you may find yourself with wedding gift money from your loved ones. Here are our tips for how to use this wedding money to build a strong foundation for your future together. 

Tips for Making the Right Financial Decisions During Career Changes

Whether you’ve landed your first full-time job, made a mid-career pivot, earned a promotion, experienced a layoff or have started to prepare for retirement — employment changes can be both exciting and challenging. These financial tips can help you prepare for any career transition.

Moving? Here’s How to Switch Banks When Moving

Among the many considerations you need to make before moving states is whether or not you'll keep your current bank. No matter how big or small your move, the expenses add up and you'll want easy access to your funds.

How to Make Paying for College Practical

It's best to look over all of your options when determining how your family will cover college costs.

Overcome These Three Common Obstacles to Switching Careers

Make sure you know about three common barriers professionals run into when their switching careers – and how to get past them.

College Application Checklist: 5 Financial Considerations

Use this college application checklist to help narrow down your list of colleges based on which will give you the most value.

Reach Your Stress Management Goals by Reevaluating Your Health Insurance Plan

Being on the right health insurance plan can be a big step toward reducing anxiety and reaching stress management goals.

How to Handle Finances in Between Jobs

If you're in between jobs, you may be feeling unsettled about your career and your finances. Keeping your finances in order will give you the stability and space you need to focus on figuring out your next steps.

Budgeting for Child Adoption Costs: A Guide to Potential Expenses

To help you establish a budget for your impending adoption, it can help to understand the typical expenses.

Understanding Cybersecurity Protection and the Signs of ID Theft

ID Theft is a serious crime, but increased awareness of cybersecurity protection can help you avoid or mitigate this type of loss. According to the FBI, in addition to what's known as "smash and grab" burglaries or theft of credit cards and ID cards, criminals are now stealing personal data through email phishing scams and computer intrusions. If you believe your identity might have been stolen, there are many resources available to help you recover from this type of crime.

Want to Further Your Education? Here's How You Can Budget for It

Here's what to keep in mind when you're budgeting to further your education.