Retirement. To those active in the workforce, retirement could be the highly anticipated next chapter of life, or a distant goal.  For those living in retirement, it is hopefully a well-deserved dream come true. Wherever you are in your journey to retirement, it is important to have an understanding of the tax laws surrounding it. In today's constantly fluctuating world, with changing tax laws and record numbers of retirements, knowing the tax law surrounding retirement has never been more important.

If you really want to make an impact in your new grad’s life, make an investment in his or her future with a 529 College Savings account. There are two versions: an investment account and a prepaid account. Assuming you are opening an account now and don’t have time for investment growth, you may need to fund it with a significant chunk of money for it to be useful. The savings plan is good for building an investment balance over time, including while the student is in college.