Hawai‘i Doctor Shortage Has Patients Paying Fees For Fast Care
Last month, Kiah Bland of Waikiki set out to find a primary care physician. What she assumed would…
Are AI tools a threat to financial services firms?
Jittery investors continue to punish stocks of companies that may or may not face disruption from artificial intelligence. …
‘Is this normal?’ My new adviser made me sell stocks, saying her company didn’t work with them. I secretly kept some on the side — and they made money. Now what?
Question: “My financial adviser does an average job in my opinion, but she says that her company only…
‘Is it silly?’ I have $108K in my 401(k) and I want to move it and retire at the end of this year. Now what?
Question: “I’m planning on retiring at the end of this year. I have about $108,000 in my 401(k),…
Trump administration’s changes to the CFPB cost Americans $19B, a new report says
NEW YORK (AP) — One year after the Trump administration took control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,…
‘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…
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…
Are you missing out on this ‘triple-tax-free’ way to save for retirement? Pros say many of us are
Americans are increasingly embracing the health savings account — a tax-advantaged account for those enrolled in a high-deductible…
Seeking shelter from Trump’s fury, U.S. trade partners reach deals with each other
WASHINGTON — Bullied and buffeted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the past year, America’s longstanding allies are…
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…
Australia’s central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts
MELBOURNE, Australia — MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate Tuesday by a…