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ARTYOORAN / Shutterstock.com When you spot Kirkland Signature brand’s black, white and red logo on an item at Costco, pay attention. You may be saving money and ending up with high-quality products as well. Many Kirkland Signature goods are certified in their specific categories, meaning they meet high standards set by the U.S. Department of…

When a family member or close friend passes away, the person named as executor often steps into the role thinking of it as an honor. In reality, it can quickly become something much more demanding. Consider a typical situation: An individual dies with a family home, investment and retirement accounts and has named beneficiaries. The…

USA TODAY Network / Reuters With the national average price of gas topping $4 per gallon for most of the past few months, car buyers have been flocking to hybrid vehicles as they search for ways to maximize the fuel efficiency of their rides. We’ve recently tested two of the most popular hybrids on the…

Home » Student Loan Refinance » Which Debts Should You Pay Off First — Credit Cards or Student Loans? Having more than one type of debt is common, and that’s especially true once you graduate from college and start your first “real job.” You may have credit card debt, an auto loan, and a mortgage…

There’s an old Yiddish proverb, “Man plans, and God laughs,” which highlights life’s unpredictability. This proverb comes into play for practitioners fashioning estate plans for their clients. It’s always important to draft for flexibility and have a Plan B that accounts for various contingencies that may arise. One such contingency is when a trust beneficiary…

CBiz Inc., a national financial and advisory service provider, announced Thursday the launch of the CBiz Retirement Advantage PEP, a pooled employer plan for middle-market businesses. CBiz is the 3(16) fiduciary and 3(38) investment manager for the PEP, according to its website. According to CBiz’s announcement, the PEP has a “level of oversight and discipline…