What Six Years of Inflation Mean for the Midterms
Four years ago, in the run-up to the last midterm elections, prices were rising more than twice as…
WSJ Readers Share the Life Lessons Learned From Saving for Retirement
A Wall Street Journal article earlier this week described a new retirement formula that younger people are using…
I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If I have saved $2 million for retirement, should Social Security be optional?
Updated July 23, 2026, 1:15 p.m. ET Dear Quentin, I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. Years ago I said…
‘By George, I Was Up There’ – WSJ
‘By George, I Was Up There’ WSJAstronauts compartmentalize fear, danger during re-entry to concentrate: Former NASA astronaut YahooApollo 17 astronaut…
‘Never assume.’ Why retirement savers should be extra careful if they’re considering a 401(k) rollover now
Thinking about doing a 401(k) rollover? It may now be harder to determine who is a true, full-time…
The 6 biggest changes to Social Security over the past 20 years that affect how much money you’ll get in retirement
Beth Pinsker is a financial-planning columnist at MarketWatch. She has been a certified financial planner (CFP®) since 2018.…
‘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),…
Calisthenics Are Back. Here’s a Weighted Vest and Three More Must-Haves for the Modern Home Gym.
In an era where home gyms are getting smarter, sleeker and more space-conscious, calisthenics—or body-weight—training tools deliver serious…
You’re finally eligible to claim Social Security — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to retire
Published: Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:22 p.m. ET Americans become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits when they’re in…
The Social Security data breach is a national-security disaster that could hurt Americans for the rest of their lives: whistleblower – MarketWatch
The Social Security data breach is a national-security disaster that could hurt Americans for the rest of their…
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…
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…