Independent Brokerage Service

Explains how a borrower can lower monthly payments by recasting a mortgage.

With traditional pensions in decline, its up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.

The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.

Closed-end funds are considered to carry higher risk but may provide a higher income stream than traditional mutual funds holding similar securities.