Inflation happens when prices increase and purchasing power decreases.
Topic
Retirement
See if you're ready for the future with this selection of articles on retirement. These articles and activities help clarify critical retirement issues and choices—HSA and FSA basics, collecting social security, understanding 401(k), and more.
What should I do when faced with high inflation and rising prices?
Disability insurance benefits are the best way for you to know your finances are secure in the event of an acquired disability or sudden illness.
Use the Financial Wellness Assessment to discover your personal finance strengths and weaknesses.
Practically everyone has an estate. Make sure your estate is taken care of when you're gone.
Military service members receive special, life-changing benefits as a thank you for their services.
Early withdrawals from your retirement savings should only be done after careful consideration in order to avoid negative consequences.
Leaving a job with a 401(k)? Here's what you can do with the money you’ve saved.
Learn how a certificate of deposit (CD) works and use our calculator to estimate how much your savings can grow with a fixed interest rate over time.
An IRA (individual retirement account) is a retirement investment option available to anyone with earned income.
Learn how to identify the warning signs of bad or inappropriate investments.
Make a plan to prepare for an economic downturn outside of your control.
Learn about new laws designed to make it easier for everyday savers to prepare for retirement.
Help kids learn that investing is a strategy to grow your money over time.
