With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

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Physicians Mutual Medigap plans are expensive. But the company's Innovative Plan G has low rates and good coverage. Physicians Mutual Medicare Supplement plans are usually expensive. Plan G costs an ...

Mutual of Omaha is a good option for Medigap plans if customer service is a high priority for you. However, it has average rates for most plan options. Mutual of Omaha has average to above-average ...

Investing in a child’s name: How mutual fund accounts for minors work, rules to know, and tax impact explained Parents can invest in mutual funds for minors, with the child as the sole holder, managed ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

A well-diversified investment portfolio is a cornerstone of any long-term financial plan. While some investors choose to select individual securities – such as stocks and bonds – and actively monitor ...

The three main differences between index funds and mutual funds are management style, investment objective and cost. Index funds tend to be the clear winner over the long term. Many, or all, of the ...

Purchasing life insurance for a child can provide a safety net if the worst should happen, but it can also protect them well into adulthood. There are different plans that parents, grandparents or ...

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Life insurance can help your family replace lost income, pay off large debts and allow you to leave a financial legacy after you die. But it can be complicated. There are lots of different policy ...

Is rebalancing your investment portfolio in 2026 a must-do for all investors? “Rebalancing isn’t equally important in every market environment,” says Morningstar portfolio strategist Amy Arnott. “It’s ...