For many people, the holiday season is when you enjoy family and friends and give a little back to those in need. Charitable giving is its highest during the holiday months. While many legitimate charities are out there looking for support, there are also scammers looking to take advantage of the holiday goodwill. Not sure whether a charity you want to contribute to is on the up-and-up? Below are a few steps you may take to see if the charity is fraudulent.

One of the more difficult conversations for family members to have is talking about estate planning. There are several reasons for this, including the reality of our own mortality and that of our loved ones. In some families, it is an unspoken taboo to talk about money. Many parents don’t want their children to know how much they have or how much their children will receive after they die for fear the kids may become lazy or entitled or that they won’t understand their parent’s intentions for their estate. And so, no

The public school system is a vital component of the American education system. Every November, during the week before Thanksgiving, we celebrate the country's teachers and staff and the education system as a whole. These are the people that help shape and mold the future of the country's children. So, in honor of all those men and women who have sacrificed to help make the education field a success, below are some things you may want to know about American Education Week.