‘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…
‘Convince me otherwise.’ I think you’re better off with a portfolio of ETFs than a financial adviser, whose fees will eat into your returns. Am I right?
Question: “Why would someone pay money for a financial adviser when you can just buy an ETF or…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
The ‘space economy’ is booming. Here’s where most of the money is going. – MarketWatch
The ‘space economy’ is booming. Here’s where most of the money is going. MarketWatchBringing outsiders into the space fold SpaceNewsPolicy…
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…
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…
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.…
‘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…