‘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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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,…
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…
‘I have nothing of value.’ I’m 62 and a cancer survivor who rents her home and has credit card debt. When I die, what will my two daughters have to pay for?
Question: “I’m 62 years old and I have no estate and nothing of value. I rent my home…