In Sweden these days, even the panhandlers take credit cards, and the churches accept donations from smartphone apps, according to a recent report in the French newspaper La Figaro.

Protection of your personal information is an important issue.

In this issue, we examine the impact of potential tax reform on the municipal bond market, steps to take as you enter your retirement homestretch, and creative ways business owners can use insurance.

Marriage is for better or worse, but couples can avoid some of the worst marital meltdowns if they talk more about how to manage their money.

In this issue, we explore the rising cost of health care in retirement, how long to retain your financial documents, and disability insurance for the self-employed.

In this issue, we examine a diverse set of topics, including bitcoin and blockchain technologies, the benefits and considerations of filing for an income tax extension, and why you might want to consider umbrella liability insurance.

If you are a female breadwinner or you are married to one, you know that, at times, having the freedom to decide who does what in the family can be complicated.

In this issue, we explore several recent changes to Social Security that may affect your benefit planning, best practices for creating an emergency fund for unforeseen expenses, and how to take advantage of healthcare savings accounts, an interesting planning tool with attractive tax benefits.