Each decade in your life comes with different goals, and while the best things in life may be free, some of the OTHER best things in life aren't quite that cheap. Having a baby, buying a house, or retiring early... all of these require a savings plan.

Growing older is a part of life, and while it's difficult to see your parents age, ensure that they have the protection they need by identifying and preventing these signs of elder abuse.

A letter of intent is a keepsake for loved ones, but it also helps reduce the challenge of organizing an estate. Here are some things that should be included in any letter of intent.

Do you have to pay taxes if you give somebody money? Probably not.

Selling your life insurance policy is an option you may not have considered before - but it may be something worth looking into.

While current estate tax exemptions are high, there is no guarantee that this will continue in the future. If you have even a modest amount of assets to leave to your heirs, they could end up paying a lot of estate taxes that could easily have been avoided by filing Form 706.