Financial Advisors

1. 3 tips for paying down your credit card balances as interest rates jump, according to a debt counselor

   Americans are struggling to keep up with day-to-day expenses and increasingly relying on credit cards just as APRs head to a record high.

2. House Democrats call for action on Social Security reform. What that could mean for your benefits

   Democrats are seeking to bring a bill to enhance Social Security benefits up for a vote on the House floor this fall. Here's what it includes.

3. Investors flock to green energy funds as Congress passes climate bill. What to know as assets reach ‘new territory’

   There's been a surge of interest in green energy funds as Congress allocates $369 billion for climate change funding. Here's what investors need to know.

4. 75% of families don’t know a key date to get financial aid for college

   To get financial assistance for college, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

5. If you're facing bankruptcy, here's what experts say to do before, during and after you file

   With inflation rising and government aid waning, personal bankruptcies may start to climb again soon. If you're facing bankruptcy, here's advice from experts.

6. Here's how ABLE accounts, special needs trusts differ ... and how they can work together

   Those with special needs must shelter assets carefully to not be disqualified from government aid. That's where special needs trusts and ABLE accounts come in.

7. Op-ed: Dividend stocks are a smart option for yield-hungry retired investors

   Amid a rocky year for investors, a smart option for yield-hungry near-retirees is traditional dividend-paying companies in inexpensive or defensive sectors.

8. A wake-up call: Your financial plan can help 'stress test' your retirement strategy through inflation, market downturn

   A recent survey found only 29% of Americans have a financial plan, even though having one could help them "stress test" their finances amid economic woes.

9. Economic worries further older Americans' pandemic-era plans to delay retirement, survey finds

   Last July, about a third of 11,000 older Americans surveyed said they expected to delay retirement. Earlier this year, 59% of them said that they expected to.

10. After the impact Covid-19, most women see money as a tool to effect change, survey shows

    Over the past couple of years, the effects of Covid-19, social activism and economic uncertainty have profoundly impacted women's attitudes about their money.