
We have $8 million in traditional IRAs. Should we tap them to buy a house — and take the tax hit?
“We would rather pay taxes upfront than pay mortgage interest.”

U.S. hits Canada with stiff new tariffs, escalating trade tensions
The Trump administration on Monday said it would slap 50% tariffs on some goods imported from Canada, in an effort […]
Americans are skipping lettuce and salads as investigation into cyclospora outbreak continues
Shares of salad chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen closed lower on Monday.
World Cup-champion Spain just won $50 million — and the IRS gets a cut
“It doesn’t make a difference who wins the game. The IRS will get a piece.”
Oil prices surge, stock futures dip as fighting between U.S. and Iran intensifies
Oil prices rose while U.S stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, amid an escalation of fighting in the Middle […]
Can the ‘Magnificent Seven’ save a stock market that might be doomed without them?
Apple, Amazon, Nvidia and peers are quietly coming back to life, and that could easily jolt this sleepy stock market […]
Is there a deadline to claim the $1,000 ‘Trump account’ contribution for my kid?
Some children who don’t qualify for the government contribution may be eligible for an initial $250.
Can former employers withhold money from your 401(k) when you’re laid off?
There are two main ways to move money from your workplace retirement plan when you leave your job. One can […]
‘Respect is important’: If my financial adviser said, ‘Hey,’ my wife and I would walk out. Where do you draw the line?
“I met with a financial representative who was not aware that AT&T was the shortened form of American Telephone and […]
Netflix is spending big money on sports. Is the company making the right bets?
The streaming service says live programming helps draw in new subscribers, but investors have become disillusioned with Netflix’s broader engagement […]
