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‘I have nothing of value.’ I’m 62 and a cancer survivor who rents her home and has credit card debt. When I die, what will my two daughters have to pay for?

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‘I have nothing of value.’ I’m 62 and a cancer survivor who rents her home and has credit card debt. When I die, what will my two daughters have to pay for?

January 15, 2026

Question: “I’m 62 years old and I have no estate and nothing of value. I rent my home…

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I’m 50 and I want to retire at 60. What should I be doing 2, 5 and 10 years out? When is the right time to hire an adviser?

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‘I’m worried.’ A financial company manages my IRA, but they charge me $100 per month and frankly, I don’t get how much money they’re making for me. Now what?

January 13, 2026

Question: “I signed up with a financial company a couple months ago, but now they’re being bought out…

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I’m 50 and I want to retire at 60. What should I be doing 2, 5 and 10 years out? When is the right time to hire an adviser?

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I’m 50 and I want to retire at 60. What should I be doing 2, 5 and 10 years out? When is the right time to hire an adviser?

January 10, 2026

Question: “I just turned 50 and am planning to retire when I’m 60. I need advice on my…

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5 types of people who might need a financial adviser in 2026 — and those who don’t

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5 types of people who might need a financial adviser in 2026 — and those who don’t

January 8, 2026

You might be unsure if you actually need guidance from a financial professional. More than 40% of U.S.…

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We’re 74, retired and have $100K saved. We get $3.4K per month in income, but we still owe $250K on our house. Should we use a $150K inheritance to pay that off?

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We’re 74, retired and have $100K saved. We get $3.4K per month in income, but we still owe $250K on our house. Should we use a $150K inheritance to pay that off?

January 6, 2026

Question: “We are 74 years old and retired. We have an income of $3,400 a month and we…

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We’re 74, retired and have $100K saved. We get $3.4K per month in income, but we still owe $250K on our house. Should we use a $150K inheritance to pay that off?

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We’re 74, retired and have $100K saved. We get $3.4K per month in income, but we still owe $250K on our house. Should we use a $150K inheritance to pay that off?

January 6, 2026

Question: “We are 74 years old and retired. We have an income of $3,400 a month and we…

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‘He had an affair, divorced me and left me broke.’ I’m 63 and got a $100K inheritance that my boyfriend quickly spent. Now I have just $800 a month in Social Security. Help.

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‘He had an affair, divorced me and left me broke.’ I’m 63 and got a $100K inheritance that my boyfriend quickly spent. Now I have just $800 a month in Social Security. Help.

January 5, 2026

Question: “I am 63 and took Social Security early. My father left me a $100,000 inheritance for my…

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5 types of people who might need a financial adviser in 2026 — and those who don’t

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5 types of people who might need a financial adviser in 2026 — and those who don’t

January 3, 2026

You might be unsure if you actually need guidance from a financial professional. More than 40% of U.S.…

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3 big changes to your money that financial experts say to prepare for in 2026

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3 big changes to your money that financial experts say to prepare for in 2026

January 1, 2026

A brand new year comes with new resolutions, new opportunities — and new changes to your finances. Aside…

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‘He had an affair, divorced me and left me broke.’ I’m 63 and got a $100K inheritance that my boyfriend quickly spent. Now I have just $800 a month in Social Security. Help.

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‘He had an affair, divorced me and left me broke.’ I’m 63 and got a $100K inheritance that my boyfriend quickly spent. Now I have just $800 a month in Social Security. Help.

December 31, 2025

Question: “I am 63 and took Social Security early. My father left me a $100,000 inheritance for my…

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‘Tell me what to steer clear of.’ I live in a male-dominated religious society in Utah, but I only want a female adviser to help me with money. How will this work?

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‘Tell me what to steer clear of.’ I live in a male-dominated religious society in Utah, but I only want a female adviser to help me with money. How will this work?

December 30, 2025

Question: “I’m particularly interested in female financial advisers. I live in Northern Utah and it’s a male-dominated religious…

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‘She is trusting and not a financial person.’ My 80-year-old, widowed mom’s financial adviser seems to be charging 3%. We asked for a refund. He ‘went radio silent.’ Now what?

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‘She is trusting and not a financial person.’ My 80-year-old, widowed mom’s financial adviser seems to be charging 3%. We asked for a refund. He ‘went radio silent.’ Now what?

November 10, 2025

Question: “Our 80-year-old mother was widowed in 2011 and when her adviser moved to a large investment banking…