Brandon Valdes at Prudential

07/25/2022

With costs rising at historical rates, now may be an excellent time to consider where you can save. Take a look at these easy tips for managing your budget.

How one couplewent from living with a negative net worth to become millionaires in less than ten years and how other couples can follow suit.

06/28/2019

The bad news: financing a college education can be complex and time-consuming.

The good news: many options exist to help avoid jeopardizing your financial future.

Read our Practical Guide to find out more:

With no “one size fits all” solution to financing a college education, this guide provides an overview of the variety of options available to both parents and students.

06/14/2019

True or False?

All colleges provide scholarships based solely on financial need, academic merit, or athletic ability?

Find answers to this and other question in our “Paying for College” quiz:

05/21/2019

Pop Quiz!

What better way to help your family get up to speed for looming college application deadlines?

05/07/2019

College Application To Do List:

Get those applications in!
Read “Paying for College: A Practical Guide for Families”
Try not to stress – you and your family got this!

With no “one size fits all” solution to financing a college education, this guide provides an overview of the variety of options available to both parents and students.

04/02/2019

Think before you defer! While student loan debt can sometimes be deferred, it can drive up the total cost of the loan substantially. Paying down the debt faster can knock thousands of dollars off the total. Here are 4 facts to be aware of:

03/12/2019

Divorce and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – new taxation rules in areas such as alimony may greatly impact the finances of divorcing spouses, according to a Prudential report based on the most recent National Retirement Risk Index. Here we list the top areas of concern and how to prepare going forward.

Retirement preparedness declined for many Americans between 2007 and 2016, with black and Hispanic households losing more ground than white households.

03/05/2019

Sad but true: significant student loan balances can hinder long-term romantic partnerships. You don’t need a dating app to find ways to pay off student loan debt more quickly. Here are 4 things you should be aware of:

03/05/2019

Are households more at risk versus their married counterparts when it comes to retirement preparedness? New research by the Center for Retirement Research (CRR) at Boston College says “yes”. Here’s why.

Retirement preparedness declined for many Americans between 2007 and 2016, with black and Hispanic households losing more ground than white households.

02/20/2019

can be hard on your finances, and the new tax law will likely make it much harder, according to a Prudential report based on the most recent National Retirement Risk Index. Those divorced and currently going through a divorce may need to rethink preparing when it comes to home ownership, investment tax rates, child tax credits, and education funding.

Planning for Retirement: The Impact of Divorce

02/28/2018

Can owning life, disability, or long-term care insurance make you more financially secure? A new report by the American Council of Life Insurers says “yes” – and by a significant percentage.

Assessing Americans' Financial and Retirement Security is a comprehensive analysis by ACLI that presents a high-level snapshot of Americans' current state of financial and retirement security. The analysis offers a detailed definition of financial and retirement security across different generations...

02/25/2018

What’s the state of financial wellness in America? 57 percent of employees are very or somewhat stressed about their financial situation, according to Prudential research.

57 percent of employees are very or somewhat stressed about their financial situations, a Prudential study found. Many need help managing day-to-day finances, achieving important financial goals, and protecting against financial risks.