Jessica Alling

No one wants to think about the day that they're no longer in control of their finances, but being prepared for the worst is key to a successful retirement strategy.

With new incentives, plus the resurgence of an old financing option, banks have some headwinds to face if they want to keep a hold on their auto-loan borrowers.

As the insurer enters the third phase of the FSOC's review for Systemically Important Financial Institutions, its CEO is on the warpath to avoid the designation. But the company's wasting its time.

There's no denying that the incredible wind speeds and downpours from hurricanes and other tropical storms can cause serious damage, but there's another threat during the year's storm season that poses a bigger risk.

Long-term care needs can be a tricky subject for most headed toward retirement, but there are a few ways to make sure you're paying the right amount for your benefits.

The family behind the success of Mars Inc. is notoriously tight-lipped, but investors can still learn from their empire of chocolate.

As a payment processor, Visa reigns supreme -- but it's not charging the king's ransom it could demand, which could prove foolish in the future.

A new emphasis on companies that embrace gender diversity within management may be a key to success for targeting long-term winners.

With a new college-tuition plan for its employees, the coffee juggernaut proves its Foolish mettle yet again.

The first six months of 2014 haven't been easy to watch for most investors in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But will it continue?

This often overlooked report is an important indicator of things to come.

With former CEO Gregg Steinhafel firmly in the rearview, the retailer has an opportunity to scour the market for the perfect replacement.

With months of fighting over new capital rules under their belt, the insurance industry's biggest firms may have a new ally within the walls of their chief regulator.

With $2 billion in proceeds from its sale of ILFC, the mega-insurer expanded its share buyback authorization -- was it the wrong move?

With a new push for increasing credit availability, the Federal Housing Finance Agency may have presented the nation's banks with a new opportunity to boost mortgage lending.

Current rock-star CEO Robert Benmosche is slated to exit stage left in early 2015. After a handful of stellar years, his shoes will be hard to fill -- but these guys could do it.

No retirement plan is complete without this key consideration.

Planning for the cost of long-term care shouldn't be unnecessarily difficult. Here are three steps to help you get started.

The quality long-term care you need may come at the expense of others if you don't plan ahead.

Headlines say one thing, the numbers say another.