There was a time when Mark Felton put together a financial plan the old-fashioned way: With spreadsheets. The 59-year-old from Stilwell, Kansas, had always been reluctant to pay an ongoing ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...