Millions of Americans plan for the next year by setting a New Year’s resolution, which often only lasts a few days or weeks. Instead of creating a resolution that might not last, consider spending an hour or two completing a few financial tasks to set yourself up for success in…...

Debt After Death: Taking Care of Loved Ones When someone dies, their debts are settled by their estate, which is anything they owned at the time of death. Survivors may be financially responsible for those debts if they had a joint loan or agreement or provided a loan guarantee. If…...

The Crawford Heritage Community Foundation is one of more than 750 community foundations in the United States. Even though community foundations comprise the fastest-growing type of philanthropy, many people aren’t aware of them or their benefits for those seeking to make donations. Community foundations help people make educated decisions about…...

Many people consider a will the most important document you’ll ever write and with good reason. Your last will and testament is a legal document declaring who should manage your estate after death and how your money, property and assets should be distributed. Unfortunately, less than half of U.S. adults…...

Finances can be a significant source of stress, with 77% of Americans feeling anxious about their finances. But when you establish financial wellness and can meet your financial obligations, you feel confident about your decisions, your spending supports your goals and you’re prepared for future emergencies. These five simple steps…...

When many people think of nonprofits, they think of people responding to national crises or natural disasters. Nonprofits typically gain awareness when responding to a natural disaster or a crisis on a national scale. Nonprofit organizations provide vital services for building strong, vibrant and healthy communities, and their leaders often…...