What investors need to know
Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images As more older Americans near retirement, many are eager to boost 401(k)…
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…
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…
January Social Security checks: 2026 benefits rise 2.8%
Ascent/ Pks Media Inc. | Photodisc | Getty Images Many Social Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first…
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.…
Older workers could use 401(k) money to buy annuities: bipartisan bill
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images As part of an ongoing effort to give 401(k) investors more…
‘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…
Estate planning helps limit costly mistakes: ‘My Mother’s Money’ author
Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | Getty Images After Beth Pinsker’s father died, she had her mother set up…
‘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…
‘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.
Question: “I am 63 and took Social Security early. My father left me a $100,000 inheritance for my…
‘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…