We don't often stop to consider how we can afford care in our older years, but it's an important conversation to have. Tim Hranka, of COUNTRY Financial, lays out a few options. ...

Don't let opportunities pass by as you reach major age milestones. Jerry Korabik, financial advisor with Savant Capital Management in Geneva, shares some important dates when you can benefit from retirement planning. ...

If you think about it, retirement isn't so unlike golf. Paula Dorion-Gray, CEO of Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning Inc., in Crystal Lake, compares the links with financial planning. ...

One of the most significant decisions in life is how we’ll be cared for when we can no longer care for ourselves. Explore some of our area’s top communities for senior living. ...

Whether or not you've planned ahead, surprises happen. Paula Dorion-Gray, of Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning Inc., suggests a few strategies for being prepared. ...

Are you carefully preparing your retirement investments so that they're aligned with your needs and goals? Curt Vorachek, of Sikich LLP, suggests a few ideas for successfully planning your retirement. ...

As the economy improves, consumers are returning to luxuries they may have eliminated in hard times. Josh Sickler, of Sikich LLP, suggests a few tax considerations for your luxury purchases. ...

The new health care law is a complicated puzzle. Leon Rebodos, of Williams-Manny Insurance Group, points out a few resources for better understanding how this law affects you. ...

Owning a home is a big step, but protecting that home against calamity is even more important. Insurance agent Tom Graceffa, of COUNTRY Financial, explains a few questions to ask before insuring your home. ...

Before expanding your business, make sure you're prepared for the actual taxes that will be incurred. Lawrence Ewing of Sikich LLP notes some of the signals to watch as you grow your business across state lines. ...