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Market volatility is often referred to as a normal market occurrence. However, when it involves your money, it takes on a new perspective. There is no guaranteed solution to managing market volatility and the stock market, but the following tips can help.

With the average cost of four years at a private college (tuition, room, board and other expenses) climbing to $118,597 ($48,937 for a public university), it's no wonder that many families are concerned about college savings. How can a 529 college savings plan help you provide for your children's higher education?

In addition to the normal stresses of finding, accepting and starting a new job, you may also feel the strain of emotional and financial pressures. Whatever your circumstances, a positive attitude is vital to your job search and your ultimate success. The IEEE Financial Advantage Program offers practical advice for staying afloat until you secure your next job.

As we approach the end of 2006, we have a lot on our minds. There will be holidays, parties and family gatherings. Probably the last thing on your mind is financial planning. However, this is the time of year when financial planning should be done.

After years of saving and planning for retirement, you may be relieved and excited to realize that you can finally afford to stop working. The period of transitioning from the workforce to retirement will itself present a whole series of financial issues to address. Careful planning in the months leading up to retirement can ensure a smooth transition from employee to retiree. TE offers some guidelines for working with your investment professional to make the transition run as smoothly as possible.

In 2005, the national savings rate was -0.5 percent, the worst on record since 1933 and the Great Depression. If savings practices don't change, we could be headed for another dark period in U.S. history. However, it's not too late to make changes to avert another economic catastrophe.

Downsizing, layoffs and second jobs are terms we're all familiar with and, sometimes, must deal with. In addition to the normal stresses of finding, accepting and starting a new job, you may also feel the strain of emotional and financial pressures. Whatever your circumstances, a positive attitude is vital to your job search and your ultimate success. The IEEE Financial Advantage Program offers practical advice for staying afloat until you secure your next job.