Key takeaways Life insurance may help provide financial support for the long-term care of children with special needs or disabilities. In some cases, a special needs trust can protect a child’s assets and serve as…

MoMo Productions/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate If you’re struggling to afford your mortgage, it’s important to communicate with your lender right away. Lenders are typically willing to work with borrowers to keep mortgages affordable. Here are some of the options you may be offered if you’re behind on payments —…

Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate About 200 days into the Trump Administration, leadership at both the White House and the Department of Education have attempted to reshape higher education, including how we repay the debt borrowed for it. And only once did they have to rely on student loan-related…

Morsa Images/Getty Images Robo-advisors are a great option for investors who are looking to automate the investment management process at a cost below that of traditional financial advisors. Fortunately, there are robo-advisors that offer the best of both worlds, including some that offer access to certified financial planners (CFPs). Here’s…