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. ...

Before you help your younger family members to make an investment in their future, understand the best ways to do it. Joan M. Kelley of Ameriprise Financial explains how. ...

Do you know how much you’ll need to retire? Mark Sudderberg, vice president and wealth management financial advisor for CoyleKiley Insurance, shares five things to consider as you plan your retirement. ...

Retirement can mean the beginning of a new life. Here are a few common dangers to avoid. ...

What if you focused less on products and invested more in customer relationships? For 30 years, this Rockford-based firm, with locations around the suburbs, has done just that. ...

This teacher-turned-financial planner spreads plenty of Christmas cheer with his work during Geneva's annual Christmas Walk, but he's also a passionate photographer and world traveler. ...

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. ...

Consider all factors, such as guaranteed income, investment yields and fluctuating inflation rates, to help to manage your future finances. ...

Finances between a married couple tend to be fairly equal, but in the case of divorce, the woman often faces significant challenges. Mike Donnelly, an adviser with Edward Jones, offers suggestions for financially navigating this big life transition. ...

Meet a financial adviser who used her wide experiences to get away from the desk and in front of the clients. Discover how this number-cruncher found success by following her passions. ...