Financial Education Center

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How Will I Manage to Send My Child to College?

Being able to send your child to college is near the top of the wish list for most parents. But, that diploma doesn't come cheap. The best thing to do is to start saving as early as possible, even if you're able to save only a small amount at first. Read more about college savings strategies.

Understanding Risk

Every investment carries some degree of risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful. That's why it makes sense to understand the kinds of risk as well as the extent of risk that you choose to take, and to learn ways to manage it.

Which Kind of Savings Account or Solution Is Best for My Needs?

If you’re just getting started or have decided it’s time to start building up your short or longer-term savings, you may be wondering if a traditional savings account, a high-yield savings account, or a Certificate of Deposit (CD) is the right solution for you. Let’s take a closer look at three popular, non-retirement savings options.

Handling Market Volatility

Conventional wisdom says that what goes up must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when your money is at stake. Though there's no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following coping strategies may help.

Understand Investment Return Taxation to Make Well-Informed Financial Decisions

This article is designed to broadly discuss investment return taxation, while covering a range of topics, including the types of income, basis, capital gains and losses, holding periods, taxable income considerations, and the strategic use of capital losses.