Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
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?
Question: “We are 74 years old and retired. We have an income of $3,400 a month and we…
Opinion: Investors are waiting on Friday’s jobs numbers. They should be more worried about this productivity report.
Outside the BoxAI-driven productivity gains are hindering the Fed’s effort to juice the labor market Last Updated: Jan.…
The Historic Astor Building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side Is Fresh off a Revamp. Here’s a Window Inside.
Price: $7.95 million This seventh-floor condo in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side was the last one…
Opinion: America’s new vaccine doctrine for children replaces data with dogma
Outside the BoxThe Trump administration has dropped recommendations for six vaccines and one preventative therapy for all children…
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?
Question: “We are 74 years old and retired. We have an income of $3,400 a month and we…
‘Where should I turn?’ My 401(k) has lost 23% in the past few years and now I only have $200K. What did I do wrong?
Question: “My current 401(k) is only worth about $200,000 and I’ve lost about 23% in the last couple…
MarketWatch’s 7-day money challenge: How to get rich(er) in 2026 – MarketWatch
MarketWatch’s 7-day money challenge: How to get rich(er) in 2026 MarketWatchIf you have a money resolution for 2026, start…
‘Incompetent, lazy and hypocritical.’ I’m 55, single and maybe want to retire early, but after interviewing some advisers, I feel many are bad — and one ghosted me. What gives?
Question: “I have had dealings with a number of financial professionals and this latest experience does nothing to…
‘Incompetent, lazy and hypocritical.’ I’m 55, single and maybe want to retire early, but after interviewing some advisers, I feel many are bad — and one ghosted me. What gives?
Question: “I have had dealings with a number of financial professionals and this latest experience does nothing to…
5 types of people who might need a financial adviser in 2026 — and those who don’t
You might be unsure if you actually need guidance from a financial professional. More than 40% of U.S.…
The consequences of AI slop and a hopeful look at what will follow it
Published: Jan. 2, 2026 at 12:43 p.m. ET You may already be familiar with the term “AI slop,” with…