‘I’m skeptical.’ 6 popular investment trends financial pros say you likely want to avoid
It’s easy to get sucked into the hype around many headline-making investments, be it meme stocks, crypto or…
I’m 62 and retired with $1M and no debt. My objective is income. A financial adviser wants 1.25%, but I’m wary of paying them regardless of performance. What’s my move?
Question: “I’m 62 and retired with $1 million in savings and zero debt. My objective is income. When…
I’m 61. My wife and I have $1M saved and will get $14K a month in pensions. We own 3 homes — but won’t pay them off for 28 years. Can I retire next year?
Question: “I’m 61 and plan to retire when I turn 62. I will get a $3,375 monthly from…
These overlooked stocks are a backdoor way to play the AI chip boom
Published: Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Investors looking for ways to play the artificial-intelligence boom beyond high-profile…
‘I’m torn.’ I want to retire in 6 months, but how much professional help do I really need – and what’s the cost – to make it happen?
Question: “I currently have investments with a large investment company and plan to retire in six months. My…
Death, disability, lawsuits: The 8 life events financial advisers say clients are least prepared for
Americans are often ill-prepared for life’s toughest moments — including death and health calamities. For example, fewer than…
‘I could have done without those 2 things.’ I used to like my adviser, but here’s what he did. Now I feel his 0.9% fee isn’t worth it and it’s a ‘little scary to leave him’
Question: “I really liked my financial adviser. He was good, but after a few years managing both my…
9 financial planners reveal: What is the No. 1 piece of financial advice you wish you’d known when you were younger?
You’re not the only one who wishes they’d learned some of life’s key money lessons earlier on. Indeed,…
Is Walmart now a tech company? Stock surges after AI moves, Nasdaq-100 inclusion.
Published: Jan. 12, 2026 at 8:19 a.m. ET Shares of Walmart surged into record territory in early Monday trading…
Apple’s stock can climb 35% this year — if these four scenarios play out
Published: Jan. 11, 2026 at 9:42 p.m. ET Wall Street’s biggest Apple bull thinks the stock can log big…
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?
Question: “I just turned 50 and am planning to retire when I’m 60. I need advice on my…
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?
Question: “I just turned 50 and am planning to retire when I’m 60. I need advice on my…