Benjamin C. Sullivan, CFP

With interest rates creeping higher and stocks having gone on quite a run, many investors are considering jumping back into bonds. But is it safe to invest now?

A prenuptial agreement is the hard, clear-eyed antithesis of the rosy optimism newlyweds bring to the altar. While it isn't emotionally appealing, a prenup is proper planning.

As insurance companies bend their own rules, investors have yet another reason to run when they hear the word "annuity." Odds are that other vehicles can better meet your investment needs.