Got $20K? 9 financial pros tell us how you should invest it now
Investing $20,000 can be a powerful opportunity to build wealth — if you do it smartly. “A sound…
‘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…
Marriage can be great for your finances — but avoid these 3 mistakes
Published: Jan. 23, 2026 at 1:23 p.m. ET From an economist’s perspective, one advantage of marriage is the financial…
Carbon-Copy Luxury Is Out. These Are the Design Touches Winning Home Buyers Over.
For affluent house hunters, copy-paste McMansions and sprawling big-box homes just don’t cut it anymore. Affluent house hunters…
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,…
Here’s the secret to spending money with no regrets
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Half of GLP-1 users ditch their injections — and some are turning to other weight-loss methods instead
Published: Jan. 15, 2026 at 11:51 a.m. ET Millions of Americans have tried GLP-1s, but some people find that…
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…
Looking for a new job in 2026? Here’s where the jobs are — and how to stand out. – MarketWatch
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