Judith Frantz - Financial Advisor at LPL Financial

A comfortable retirement is built on years of consistent saving, investing and planning. Here are seven things to do now in order to have a better retirement when the time comes.

7 ways to make your post-retirement life easier if you want to quit your job in 10 years As you approach retirement, consider maxing out retirement accounts, paying off high-interest debt, and exploring healthcare options.

Do you go to bed with a fitness tracker around your wrist to track your sleep? The data it collects may not be telling you as much as you’d like. Here’s why.

The Sad Truth About Sleep-Tracking Devices and Apps Our personal tech columnist tracked his sleep for two weeks with an Apple Watch and some software. Here’s why he concluded it was a pointless exercise.

Experts recommend having between 4-6 months’ worth of living expenses in savings in case of emergencies. The exact amount, however, depends on your city’s cost of living. Here’s where it’s easiest to save for a rainy day.

Live in these cities if you want to save plenty of cash You should have at least six months' savings set aside in case of an emergency. But one factor — the city in which you live — could have a big impact on whether or not you're able to reach that number.

According to a recent survey, Americans, on average, believe they need $1.7 million to retire comfortably… but many people fall short of that goal. Let's talk about creating a retirement savings plan today.

For most Americans, $1.7 million is the magic retirement number Americans believe they need $1.7 million, on average, to retire, according to a recent survey from Charles Schwab. That's a pretty good number if they can get there.

If you’re worried about the future of Social Security it may be prudent to calculate your retirement savings in two ways— one that includes Social Security income and one that does not. Learn more here.

A financial planner does the same 2-part calculation to figure out how much every client needs to retire Social Security is on shaky ground, and experts believe changes are imminent. Now more than ever, you shouldn't rely on Social Security.

Recent college graduates are moving back home at higher rates than any previous generation. If your son or daughter is moving back home, a set of ground rules may be helpful for everyone.

5 Tips on Managing the ‘Boomerang Generation’ Young adults are more likely to reside with their parents than previous generations did, leading to a need for guidelines on how to manage the stay.

Are your adult children moving back into your home? Many are – and for a variety of reasons. But before you welcome your now-grown bird back into the nest, there are some things to consider.

Thinking about welcoming adult children back into the nest? Consider these tips before deciding Some guidelines would help plan for the unexpected and maintain the peace.

Do you use an allowance to teach your children about money? Here are some tips – and some things to consider – when giving your children an allowance.

Kids and money: Here's how much Americans are spending on an allowance A new survey shows that 40% of Americans are paying their kids an allowance. Here's how much they are paying and other ways you can teach your children about money.

Rejection – of a project, promotion or raise – can be a common occurrence on the job. But you can learn to take rejection in stride – and your career may benefit.

How to Bounce Back From Rejection When someone rejects you, it helps to remember that there’s another you.